Picture this: You are driving down a winding road in West Virginia when suddenly, you find yourself involved in a car accident. In the moment's chaos, you might feel an urge to flee. However, this split-second decision can have life-altering consequences. Hit-and-run...
The People’s Lawyer
Year: 2024
Can I get in trouble for sending explicit content to a minor?
Imagine this: You are chatting away online, sharing photos and messages. Suddenly, you are facing accusations of sending inappropriate images to someone under the age of 18 and your world quickly falls apart. In West Virginia, such allegations can quickly spiral out...
Is consensual sex between minors in West Virginia legal?
Understanding the legal defenses for consensual sex between minors in West Virginia can help you handle complex legal situations. While the law aims to protect minors, it also recognizes that consensual relationships can occur. Age of consent in West Virginia In West...
Can a protective order keep me safe during my divorce?
Your marriage is not the safe and happy haven you once thought it was. You lived in fear of the violence and abuse until you finally decided to divorce your spouse. But when you present the papers, your spouse loses it. You have no choice now but to protect yourself...
How do temporary and final protective orders differ?
The impact of family and domestic violence is far-reaching. The effect of abuse on domestic partners and children can hinder entire communities when infliction of suffering becomes the norm. Federal and state laws enforce family protective orders to enable survivors...
5 ways a child sexual abuse allegation can impact your life
Facing a child sexual abuse allegation can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person's life. The stigma and emotional burden can weigh heavily, affecting every aspect of daily living. While the legal process itself is daunting, the long-term consequences of...
How domestic violence goes beyond physical abuse
What comes to your mind when you hear the words “domestic violence”? Most people immediately think of harmful physical behaviors—slapping, shoving, hair pulling, punching and the list goes on. However, domestic violence goes way beyond physical abuse. Emotional abuse...
How long does a temporary protection order last?
Domestic abuse can be terrifying. While it is courageous to leave an abusive partner, the divorce proceeding may take time. The fear, uncertainty and urgent need for safety can be overwhelming. A temporary protection order (TPO) can be a crucial lifeline, especially...
How forensic evidence can help you in your case
You have probably seen those TV shows where police and crime scene investigators use forensic science to reveal and catch the culprits of a crime. You have seen how authorities brought criminal masterminds to justice, even after they tried to hide their crimes. You...
Top causes of semi-truck accidents
The trucking industry is subjected to all kinds of rules of regulations aimed at keeping other motorists safe. Yet, it only takes one minor error and a split-second for things to go sideways, causing a big rig to initiate a catastrophic accident. But how, exactly, do...
