Keeping Convicted DUI Drivers in Check When convicted of certain DUI offenses, your penalties may include jail time, fines, license suspension/revocation and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID). West Virginia implemented an Alcohol Test & Lock Program which requires certain DUI offenders to get an IID and camera installed in their vehicle. Every time you […]
In the Winter of 2020, the West Virginia legislature passed Senate Bill 130, to which the Governor subsequently signed into law, that will make sweeping changes to how a DUI charge is handled in the West Virginia court system. For decades, West Virginia has had two separate court systems on a DUI charge, the criminal […]
The Unspoken Side Effect of Prescription Medications There are side effects for pretty much every medication. You may have seen medicine commercials describing a seemingly endless list of side effects, but have you heard that a DUI charge can be one of them? Many people don’t realize that prescription and over-the-counter medicines are also drugs […]
When It Comes to Driving Points, Less Is More Typically, extra points are a good thing. Sports, video games and other competitive activities depend on lots of points to win. When it comes to driving points, however, the fewer points you have, the better. West Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) utilizes a point system to promote […]
Understanding the Consequences of a DUI Charge A DUI conviction is a serious matter that carries several consequences. Besides fines, jail time, and license suspension and/or revocation, you may also lose your job. Thus, a DUI charge impacts far more than your driving record: It could hurt your employment, too. The last thing you need is […]
Losing your West Virginia driving privileges can turn life into a major hardship. How do you get to school or work? How do you run errands, ferry kids around, or get to a doctor’s appointment? Having family, friends, or Uber handle all your transportation needs can be difficult, tiresome, and costly. Yet an automatic license suspension […]
Being pulled over for driving under the influence can be a frightening and embarrassing occurrence. If you have never experienced a DUI arrest before, you probably know little about what happens after your arrest. Basically, you will be subject to two processes. These processes are: The West Virginia criminal court process The West Virginia DMV process Each […]
As the nation braces for “peak week” of COVID-19, in which devastation in the US could reach its highest point thus far, states are implementing their own measures to protect citizens from coming into contact with the coronavirus. Relative to other US states, West Virginia is enforcing a rather extreme precaution to safeguard its communities. […]
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be extremely dangerous, which is why state law comes down so severely on those suspected of drinking and driving. An impaired driver doesn’t only endanger himself, he also puts passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians in danger. Because the state takes these crimes so seriously, it is […]
The Wagner Law Firm recently celebrated 10 years of serving clients throughout the state of West Virginia. The firm officially opened its doors on April 1st, 2010 in the very community that Attorney Wagner was raised. The Wagner Law Firm has flourished from small beginnings to a very bright and promising future. With countless hours of […]