Criminal Defense

You’re facing charges after an arrest, and an eyewitness says that you were the one who committed the crime. Maybe you’re already on trial and the eyewitness has been called to the stand to testify. Or perhaps they are simply being interviewed by police at the scene,...

West Virginia prosecutors, like their counterparts nationwide, depend on powerful evidence to secure convictions for violent crimes like murder or assault. During a trial, this evidence is presented to a jury for careful consideration. While DNA testing has become a...

Prosecutors often turn to the digital footprints created by defendants on social media platforms as part of their investigative and case-building processes. This modern investigative tactic is rooted in the understanding that social media accounts can be treasure...

Some evidence of criminal activity is relatively straightforward. There are messages between people confirming their plan to break the law. In some cases, there might be security camera footage of a particular criminal incident. Other times, police officers and...

There’s no question that West Virginia has a serious drug overdose problem. In fact, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, our state has by far the highest drug overdose death rate of any state in the U.S. – far higher than...

Just because you think the prosecution has substantial evidence against you does not automatically spell trouble. This is because not all of the evidence may be admissible in court. In other words, you can exclude specific pieces of evidence from being used against...

The courts and legal processing system in West Virginia are increasingly stretched thin, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Any legal process, whether civil or criminal, takes much time and specialized effort, from law enforcement officers to clerks to lawyers to...

Heroin is a Schedule I substance in West Virginia, meaning it is illegal to possess, use, manufacture, or distribute. Possession of this drug carries harsh criminal penalties, including long prison sentences and large fines. You can face even harsher penalties if you...

As professionals responsible for passenger and aircraft safety, pilots are held to high standards both in the air and on the ground. A DUI charge can have severe consequences for West Virginia pilots, potentially jeopardizing their careers and posing a significant...

West Virginia considers cocaine to be one of many controlled substances prohibited under state law. West Virginia classifies cocaine as a Schedule II controlled substance because of its high potential for abuse, the severe physical or psychic dependence resulting from...