There are several kinds of bankruptcy options available. If you are worried about personal debt rather than business debt, you need to consider either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 filing. The differences are significant, so it is essential to make the correct choice....
The People’s Lawyer
Year: 2021
Marlinton man arrested for double homicide
Since April 2 of last year, the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s office and the West Virginia State Police have been investigating the supposed murder of two Ronceverte residents. Now, the police claim that they have made an...
Researchers say truckers who are distracted a major crash risk
In West Virginia and across the United States, it is known how dangerous distracted driving can be. Because it removes a driver’s focus from the road, there is less time to react to unexpected occurrences; the driver might stray from lanes; it is easier to run through...
Factors to determine best interests of the child
It is no secret that divorce is often hardest on the children. Getting used to going back and forth between two houses and not being able to do things as a family can take a physical and emotional toll on any child, but their lives can be made even more difficult if...
How Chapter 7 bankruptcy frees people from debt
People in West Virginia have different jobs and different levels of income. These jobs and income levels generally govern what people can afford. People need to make monthly budgets to ensure that they can meet their needs and know what extras they can afford. Part of...
Elements of negligence in a motor vehicle accident case
Motor vehicle accidents are common, and some cause serious injuries to Charles Town residents. When a car crash or collision results in serious losses, victims can struggle to get back on their feet after their incidents. In some cases, litigation based on victims’...
Penalties for sex crimes in West Virginia are high
Allegations of sexual abuse and sexual assault are serious criminal matters. When a West Virginia resident is charged with a sex crime, they should expect to face serious allegations and prepare strong defenses to overcome their charges. That is because the penalties...
When does a heated argument escalate to a criminal offense?
Sometimes emotions get heated during an argument between strangers, friends or even family and it is not too long before one person or another is threatening to throw a punch or two. However, doing so can cause you to be arrested for assault and/or battery. It is...
Thousands of postal workers injured from dog bites each year
Most of the time a family pet is friendly and well-behaved but there are still many people who are injured because of a dog bite each year. The United States Post Office recently released statistics from 2020 regarding the number of dog bites their postal workers...
What role does fault play in West Virginia divorces?
Some marriages end amicably, with both parties willing to set aside their differences and collaborate to negotiate a mutually beneficial divorce agreement. Other times, one party initiates the divorce in response to the bad acts of the other – such as infidelity,...