Planning summer vacations comes with a mixture of emotions. There’s usually excitement about the trip, but there may also be a bit of stress because of having to plan. For parents who have co-parenting arrangements, there’s another level of stress that’s added. It’s...
Expungement is the official legal process through which the state seals records of criminal matters. People with arrests, charges and sometimes even convictions on their criminal records can ask the courts to expunge or seal their criminal records. They can then...
Divorce is rarely just a legal transition that changes your marital status. It is often an emotional experience that can create uncertainty tied to major life changes. Many people start the process with the same basic question: How can I file for divorce, and what...
If you ask most drivers about the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration, they will probably tell you that West Virginia law sets it at 0.08%. This is consistent across all 50 states, and most people learn this in driver’s ed classes. If a driver reaches or...
Disputes are just a part of doing business. But what sometimes begins as a disagreement over finances, authority or control can soon escalate into criminal accusations. If you’re a business owner, executive or employee who handles company funds, this shift can be...
Parents who share physical custody or parenting time typically also share legal custody or the right to make decisions about their children. Attempting to negotiate every new concern or need on demand can create opportunities for conflict between the parents, which is...
People who are placed into police custody are sometimes questioned by the officers, but there’s a critical step that has to be taken care of before those questions start. Anyone who’s being subjected to a custodial interrogation must be read their Miranda rights. The...
When life changes, your child support arrangement may need to change as well. A job loss, a raise or new expenses for your child can affect what is fair and reasonable. In West Virginia, courts consider significant and continuing changes in circumstances before...
Fentanyl is, as most everyone knows, a highly dangerous drug. Just a tiny amount can cause serious harm and often death. Sadly, West Virginia has the highest rate of fentanyl deaths in the country. In an effort to lessen the damage done by fentanyl in our state, Gov....
The holidays bring celebrations, travel and, unfortunately, an increase in impaired driving incidents. To keep roads safe, law enforcement agencies often set up DUI checkpoints during this time of year. These checkpoints are meant to deter drunk driving, but they can...
