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...
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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...
Why would an eyewitness get the details wrong?
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,...
Challenging the prosecution: DNA evidence in violent crime cases
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...
Drunk driving stops: The basics
Being pulled over by the police is troubling for most people. You may even be tempted to panic if you see flashing lights and you don’t think you’ve done anything that warrants being pulled over. If you find out an officer has stopped you because they think you’re...
Why do prosecutors search defendants’ social media accounts?
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 criminal cases rely on junk science
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...
4 mistakes to avoid when arrested for DUI
Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs can easily lead to serious consequences. You can lose your driving privileges, pay fines or go to jail. Your future may also be jeopardized – a DUI on your driving record can affect your...