Bankruptcy allows a person to discharge their debts and can allow them to keep certain property. There are two types of personal bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. There are income limits which affect which type of bankruptcy a person can file. Under Chapter 7...
The People’s Lawyer
Month: February 2022
What you need to know before claiming self-defense for assault
You should not take assault and battery charges lightly. You could end up spending considerable time in jail, on top of having to live with a criminal record. If you face such charges, you might think claiming you acted in self-defense is your best bet, but it is not...
What does liquidation mean during bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a big word with a lot of misconceptions attached to it. Many West Virginians understand bankruptcy to be a process where a person can get rid of some or all of their debts but that may leave them with no credit and other headaches. While bankruptcy can...
How chain of custody errors can affect your defense
The legal threshold of a criminal conviction is pretty high. The prosecution has to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and evidence plays a significant role in that. It helps the jury arrive at a verdict. Given its importance, there are rules on how evidence...
