According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alcohol is the most commonly used and abused substance among children and teenagers in the United States. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported in 2016 that 19 percent of young people aged 12 to 20 drink alcohol and 12 percent admitted to […]
Category Archives: DUI
Everyone understands that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to a DUI arrest. However, many people wonder if it is possible for a passenger who allowed another person to drive drunk? In West Virginia, the answer is yes. In 2015, the state Supreme Court of Appeals ruled 3-2 to uphold the penalties administered […]
On behalf of our legal team at The Wagner Law Firm, we would like to congratulate Attorney Harley Wagner for being voted #1 Best Attorney in the DUI and Traffic category in the annual Reader’s Choice Award™ by The Journal for the 10th consecutive year. The Journal Newspaper is a Martinsburg, West Virginia publication, which covers the Eastern Panhandle […]
The bar is closing and you’re too drunk to drive home. While you can call an Uber to give you a ride, you don’t want to leave your car in the parking lot or street overnight. In this situation, many people believe “sleeping it off” in the car is a valid option. After a few […]
Despite certain procedures police officers must follow during a DUI investigation, they often still make mistakes. These protocols are designed to protect the rights of individuals who have been stopped, provide transparency throughout the traffic stop, and lawfully collect evidence. If law enforcement officials intentionally or unintentionally break these rules, any evidence gathered during the DUI investigation […]
When a person is suspected of driving under the influence in West Virginia, law enforcement may administer one or more field sobriety tests (FSTs) during a traffic stop to determine if the driver is impaired. If a person is formally charged with a DUI, the results of these tests can be used against him/her. The following […]
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our nation’s independence by throwing a pool party, barbequing, setting off fireworks, and even consuming alcohol beverages. Unfortunately, many people end up drunk driving on this day. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Independence Day is the deadliest holiday for fatal car accidents. In fact, […]
Attorney Harley Wagner has been selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers list, making this his 7th year receiving the prestigious distinction. Only the top 5% of lawyers in the state are named to the list each year, and less than 1% of those are criminal defense attorneys. Harley is the only DUI attorney selected to the […]
Lack of familiarity with West Virginia DUI laws can be devastating if you make the wrong decisions when being arrested, and in selecting your criminal defense lawyer. The problems and loss of driving privileges can increase after a West Virginia DUI is pending against you. Your best advice for a driving under the influence cases in West […]
Due to lack of money, or thinking that a DUI arrest is a minor criminal case, thousands of people search the internet for information on how to go to court without a lawyer. They type in queries such as, “Can I represent myself in court?” and follow whatever information they are reading, which is almost […]