Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
From a lengthy prison sentence to costly fines, drug offenses can upend the lives of those facing charges. However, they can also affect people in other ways. For example, a person accused of a drug-related crime may have trouble when applying for jobs in the...
When someone is taken into custody for a drug offense, a number of questions may arise. For example, did authorities have a search warrant or was someone accused of possessing drugs that did not belong to them? In Wheeling, and all over the state of West Virginia,...
In West Virginia, more than just possession or distribution of illegal substances can land you with drug charges. We at the law office of Scott C. Brown wish to highlight the different crimes that are considered part of this category.First of all, simple possession...
West Virginia is a no-tolerance state when it comes to marijuana. That means that possession usually comes with a minimum jail sentence and the rest of the possible punishments are equally harsh. The West Virginia State Legislature lays out all of the potential...
Given the current political climate and the focus on drug trafficking problems that are plaguing certain areas of the United States, if you're facing a drug trafficking or distribution charge you should consider contacting a defense attorney as soon as possible.What...
All drug charges aren't associated with heavy fines and lengthy prison sentences, but this doesn't mean that you shouldn't take them all seriously. Drug paraphernalia charges are some that are considered minor when you compare them to other drug charges. This is still...
The heroin epidemic has led states to have very strict laws regarding this drug. West Virginia isn't an exception to this, so if you are accused of any heroin-related charges, you are facing some very serious penalties that mustn't be ignored.Even possession of heroin...
As we've discussed in the past, West Virginia, like many states, has a serious problem with prescription opioids and heroin. While many people start out taking prescription painkillers for their intended purpose, they are highly addictive and, like heroin, can result...
When it comes to drug charges, there are a lot of variables that can impact the case. This is why it is so important for you to go through the case against you as you build your case. The exact elements that you are looking for will vary depending on the circumstances...
When you are facing drug charges in West Virginia, there is a chance that you could enter into the drug court program if your case meets specific requirements. Generally, this program is open to defendants who are facing possession charges and who don't have a violent...