Drug Charges

You likely know that the United States Constitution gives you certain rights. One of the amendments in the Constitution is the Fourth Amendment, which gives you the right to not have to undergo unreasonable searches and seizures at the hands of law enforcement...

In recent news, you may have read about a major bust in nearby Steubenville, Ohio, that led to the arrest of a man. Police allegedly discovered large amounts of suspected drugs including over 100 grams of heroin and 75 grams of crack cocaine, in addition to marijuana,...

The penalties for marijuana possession in West Virginia remain very harsh. Unlike many other states that are legalizing marijuana for recreational use, medicinal use, or both uses, possession of marijuana is still a crime in the state. According to the law, marijuana...

West Virginia is not immune to the drug problem that plagues the United States. In fact, two counties in the Eastern Panhandle, Jefferson and Berkeley, have the unfortunate distinction of being designated what are called High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas.Local...

There is a serious difference between being charged with drug possession, and possession with intent to distribute. The possible sentence is significantly higher, making a lengthy jail or prison sentence much more likely.So when does simple possession cross the line...

In criminal law, it is not always necessary to actually complete a crime in order to face prosecution. Being part of a conspiracy to break the law, or even a failed attempt to do so, exposes the accused to incarceration, fines and so on, just as if the crime had...

Readers are likely aware that there is more support in West Virginia Legislature to allow medical marijuana than perhaps there has ever been. During the previous session, a bill sponsored by the state Senate Majority lead had bipartisan support, but failed to pass...

Let’s say you suffered from back pain several months ago, but you have since recovered. To manage the pain, your doctor prescribed painkillers, and you have a few pills left over that you never needed.One day, your neighbor slips and falls on some ice in front...