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 […]
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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 […]
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can have serious consequences, but a DUI charge with a child in the vehicle can be downright life-altering. If arrested for DUI with someone under the age of 15 in the vehicle, you could face supplemental charges of child endangerment. As you can imagine, child endangerment charges […]
Selecting the right DUI attorney can make or break your case, which is why you need to know how to choose the right fit for you. A great defense attorney might not be the best fit for you if they don’t have specific DUI experience, and even an experienced DUI attorney could be a poor […]
A lot of people think of 0.08% BAC as a magic number. They believe they’re free to enjoy themselves so long as they don’t’ hit that number. However, those people may not realize that you can be pulled over, arrested, and even lose your license while under 0.08% BAC. The Magic Number Most states allow […]
WV Open Container Law West Virginia open container law is deceptively simple. You might think you’re safe if you just put a bottle in the back seat. However, West Virginia’s open container laws have resulted in some receiving citations regardless of whether they touched the alcohol. To help illustrate this issue, we’ve put together some […]