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There may come a time when you find yourself on the receiving end of an accusation of theft or fraud from your West Virginia employer. Do you know what rights you have as an employee?  Chron offers fundamental knowledge on the subject. Understanding your rights is one...

You do not use marijuana yourself, but a friend with a prescription has left his supply with you while he takes care of some other business. If an officer discovers you with the marijuana in your possession, should you tell him or her you are simply holding it...

The anonymous nature of social media, multi-player online gaming and other internet activities can make people feel safe doing something they would never do in real life. This might include getting into vicious verbal sparring, making threats against others and even...

In some ways, claiming that you have a high tolerance for alcohol might seem like a good DUI defense. After all, the idea is that if you can handle your liquor much better than the average person, you drive more safely too. It requires much more alcohol to get you too...

There are a number of factors that can affect the punishment for a DUI charge in West Virginia. Your age, BAC level and any prior convictions can all alter the potential penalties on the table. The legal blood alcohol content level in West Virginia is 0.08,...

The residents of Wheeling and surrounding areas such as Moundsville and Glen Dale include young people who attend the local high schools and colleges. Many also drive, and law officers arrest some for driving under the influence of alcohol.One of the penalties for...

West Virginia only recently approved medical marijuana. In April 2017, patients with certain medical conditions, including Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS, can acquire a certain amount of marijuana for medicinal purposes. While West Virginia...

It is clear to anyone who lives in West Virginia there are drug abuse problems. Many outlets have reported statistics that claim heroin is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the state, but new evidence suggests otherwise. According to WVVA, fentanyl may...

Obtaining your professional license has taken years of time, money and sacrifice. Reaching your professional goals has taken just as much effort to achieve. However, you can lose it all in an instance of misjudgment.A common way this can happen is through drinking and...

The initial meeting between you and your attorney is actually the important first step to your criminal defense. And like so many important matters in life, its best to start things off on the right foot. To make this meeting as productive as possible, it is wise to...