The law makes it illegal to drive after having too much to drink. Individuals arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges are at risk of incarceration, financial penalties and license suspension. They may also face consequences for having a criminal...
Criminal Defense
Avoiding a holiday showdown at the family dinner: 3 tips
The winter holiday season is supposed to be a time of love, laughter and celebration – but it’s not exactly a big secret that family gatherings around this time of year can be problematic. Old grudges, intrusive questions, awkward conversations and differing political...
Can you buy recreational marijuana in West Virginia?
Many states have begun changing the way that they view marijuana in a legal sense. States like Washington. Colorado and California were some of the first to legalize recreational marijuana. But this trend has now moved across the country to states like Illinois and...
Can you clear your criminal background in West Virginia?
Clearing your criminal record, also known as expungement, can provide you with a fresh start by removing certain offenses from your public record. That means you may have an easier time finding a job or housing. The expungement process is governed by specific laws and...
Common types of probation conditions
The criminal courts in West Virginia have several options in terms of sentencing. In many cases, a convicted party will be sent to prison for a set term. Nonetheless, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, the court may allow a convicted individual to serve their...
3 times defense attorneys can suppress state evidence
Police efforts often play a major role in the development of a criminal case. They gather evidence by conducting searches or talking to people. They identify suspects and may spend weeks trying to connect specific people to criminal activity. The evidence that they...
Why do people engage in money laundering?
Money laundering is illegal because it is a form of financial fraud. It is just done to disguise the source of certain funds. Someone opens a business, like a local restaurant, and then inflates charges and bills to make it look like all of their money came from that...
2 ways you could face prescription drug charges in West Virginia
Carrico Law Offices LC 3630222 TBP 20 due 0716 2 ways you could face prescription drug charges in West Virginia A drug charge involving prescription fraud is a serious matter. A conviction can result in life-changing penalties. Two things that can lead to these...
Police may not need your phone to get information from it
Smartphones contain an incredible amount of information about the person who owns the phone. If that person is being investigated for a crime, it’s very likely that police officers and investigators would like to search the phone for evidence. They may want to read...
Memory isn’t as accurate as you think
It’s common for people to believe that their memory is as accurate as a video recording. This is why an eyewitness in a criminal case will often trust their memory of events, and their account will be considered believable by the court. In reality, though, memory is...