Sometimes, one poorly made decision leads to yet another series of unfortunate episodes. For convicted felons, a second arrest could spark an additional world of legal issues, including damaged reputations and costly court fees. While law enforcement is currently...
Felonies
From firearms to felonies: the legal details
With today's tense attitudes toward gun laws in America, it is all the more important to be aware of each state's legal details on the matter. Controversy over who, exactly, can possess firearms is recently the focal point of attention in the media and in daily...
When a hoax turns into a felony
Terrorist threats in West Virginia are no joke, even if the actor never intends to take any of the actions he or she has threatened.This type of felony conviction results in jail time. It also comes with hefty fines and, perhaps a surprise to some, restitution...
Understanding terroristic threats
Most people in Wheeling may be prone to bouts of anger every now and then. Sometimes, that anger may prompt them to say things that may be contrary to their typical characters. People may not assign much value to words, but when those words constitute threats, law...
Citing self-defense
It is not uncommon when reviewing news of criminal cases in Ohio County to hear that a defendant claim that his or her actions were in self-defense. While many may view this as the standard response to any allegations involving violence, we here at the [nap_names...
Child sex crime case goes before State Supreme Court
Many people who think about sex crimes in Ohio may initially think about adults that are accused of crimes against children or perhaps against other adults who may be more vulnerable than they in some manner. However, it is also possible that an allegation of rape or...
What are the collateral consequences of a felony?
If you are facing a felony conviction in Wheeling, you are no doubt aware of the severity of situation. Along with jail times and exorbitant fines, you will also be subject to the collateral consequences of a felony. These consequences can impact many different areas...
What are collateral consequences?
If you’ve been convicted of a felony in Wheeling, you know firsthand that the legal consequences can be extremely severe. In addition to things like fines and jail time, convicted felons are also subjected to something known as collateral consequences. These...
How do I invoke my right to remain silent?
Even if you've never faced a criminal charge before, you probably have heard about cases being thrown out on a technicality. The processes of civil or criminal courts in West Virginia are not a straight road down which we all unerringly go. There can be potholes at...
Woman acquitted of assault on grounds of self-defense
A 23-year-old woman was acquitted of a single count of malicious assault on Monday, January 30, 2017, in Moundsville's Marshall County Circuit Court. The woman's attorney argued she was defending herself when she hit the woman with a baseball bat during an altercation...