Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person by force or threat of force. Technically speaking, robbery is larceny accomplished through an assault. While it’s possible to commit robbery unarmed, armed robbery is usually...
The People’s Lawyer
Month: January 2024
3 reasons for high fatality rates on rural roads
When you look at the fatal accident rates on rural roads, you may be surprised. The total number of fatal accidents is roughly split between urban areas and rural areas. But considering far more people live in urban areas and there is much less driving happening on...
DUI drug laws in West Virginia: The road less traveled
When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI), they associate it with alcohol consumption. However, in West Virginia, you can also be charged with a DUI for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs, including prescription medications. Let's...
Is it illegal to have explicit photos of your ex?
When you and your ex were together, you liked to exchange explicit photos. Maybe it was a way for you to keep that spark in the relationship when you couldn’t be close to one another, such as when traveling for work. But now that you’ve broken up, what happens?...
Four ways to protect your post-divorce finances
Although coping with the emotional realities of your divorce can be difficult, you can quickly find yourself consumed with financial worries. Your fear of the property division process and reduced household income is palpable, leaving you uncertain about the future....
