Drivers in West Virginia all know that they should not get behind the wheel when they are under the influence of alcohol. Not only does alcohol affect your ability to safely drive, but it can also lead to criminal charges. It is illegal to drive when there is a...
The People’s Lawyer
Year: 2022
New bill would introduce additional bankruptcy option
A bicameral bill known as The Consumer Bankruptcy Act of 2022 addresses the issue of bankruptcy in the United States and has been introduced in Congress. The aim of the bill is to address a bankruptcy process that sponsors of the bill report is currently overly...
Modifying a child custody order after a West Virginia divorce
Many residents of West Virginia assume that the court’s signature on the final order for judgment in a divorce case means an end to the life-altering changes that have disrupted their lives for the last several years. Unfortunately, this assumption often proves to be...
Road fatalities numbers are getting worse in West Virginia
There is always the potential for an auto accident with injuries and fatalities when taking to the road in West Virginia. The problem has grown worse in recent years with the statistics to back it up. Whether it is due to the increased temptation of cellphones leading...
How do medication errors occur?
Errors in prescribing or administering medications are a common cause of injuries to patients. While the exact numbers of injuries and fatalities caused by these errors are up for debate, sources agree the problem is more common than it should be. Consequences...
Sex crimes and the Sixth Amendment
Simply being accused of a sex crime can absolutely ruin your reputation in your community, at your job and in just about any other aspect of your life, even if you are not convicted. Still, just like any other person accused of a crime, you have Constitutional rights...
How the automatic stay in bankruptcy stops collection efforts
People who find themselves in financial distress often consider filing a petition for bankruptcy to protect themselves from abusive debt collection and to resolve their financial situation. Very few people in West Virginia are aware of the miracle-like effect of the...
Can my child choose their custody schedule?
Sharing custody brings many challenges, especially when children are young and cannot properly express when they would like to see each parent. As your child gets older, they may begin voicing their opinions on your custody schedule, and you may think it is best to...
Charges for assaulting a West Virginia athletic official
West Virginia sports fans can sometimes get overexcited. In some cases, this can even lead to them physically confronting a coach, referee or umpire. If a person is accused of a physical confrontation with an athletic official, they should know the law and how to...
The leading cause of modern bankruptcy may shock you
Bankruptcy is a legal tool that helps those with debt reduce their financial obligations. A successful personal bankruptcy filing will result in both an automatic stay to prevent most collection activity and a discharge of someone's remaining unsecured debts if the...
