Felonies

A newly-elected sheriff in West Virginia has found himself on the wrong side of the law after admitting to stealing methamphetamine from the evidence room. It is alleged that he took more than $1,000 worth of evidence, most of which was meth. He said that he has been...

When people are attacked for any reason, there is a chance that criminal charges could be placed against the attacker. The circumstances of the case dictate what charges are possible. In some cases, a person might be charged with a hate crime or with terrorism....

Many West Virginia residents own guns. However, if you are a gun owner, it's essential to follow state and federal weapons laws. Our state has the unfortunate distinction of having supplied more guns used in crimes per capita than all but one other state, so those...

Finding out that you are being detained or under arrest is the first event in what can seem like a never ending series of events. If you are detained or arrested, you should know that you have very specific rights that you can invoke. You have probably heard about...

In June 2013, a woman who was nine months pregnant injected methamphetamines. A few hours afterwards, she went to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing. The doctor diagnosed her with acute respiratory distress. The cause? Her drug use.The doctor said...

A person charged with crimes that resulted in the death of another person could face serious consequences. Depending upon the charges, penalties could range from a year's imprisonment up to a life sentence. It is imperative that those facing such charges in West...

All criminal charges are serious for the person who is facing them. Any criminal charge can affect your entire life in ways that you might not realize right away. When the charges are federal charges, the possible effects might be even more considerable. It is crucial...

Stealing is a crime in West Virginia, and embezzlement is a form of stealing. Of course, embezzlement charges tend to be much more serious than an accusation of shoplifting a pair of jeans.The general definition of embezzlement is the theft of assets by a person...

West Virginia residents may not realize that it is possible to be charged with murder via drug trafficking. A Greenbrier County man was arrested on homicide charges for this reason earlier this month.Police say the defendant and another man brought the second...

A person charged with a felony can deny that he or she did what the prosecution claims he did or admit the charges against him or her. However, even agreeing that he or she committed the act does not mean that the defendant believes that he or she broke the law and...