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. […]
Category Archives: DUI
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 […]
On April 19, 2017, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (SB 386), legalizing medicinal cannabis in the state. Since July 2019, qualifying patients whose doctors have issued them a prescription for medicinal cannabis can register with the health department to use medical marijuana. The state will start accepting permit […]
Whenever you go out for the night and have a few drinks, you should always be responsible. However, it is easy to overindulge. While we all have the option of calling a designated driver or requesting a ride from Uber/Lyft, either your friend can’t pick you up or your Uber/Lyft ride is quite costly. That […]
The holiday season consists of festive gatherings with loved ones, travel such as road trips, and other ways to be jolly and merry until the end of the year. However, celebrations often involve alcohol consumption, which can lead to drunk driving accidents and DUI arrests. Starting from Thanksgiving’s Even (Black Wednesday) until New Year’s Day, police departments […]
When a person is arrested for DUI in West Virginia, a police officer will ask the driver to submit to a breath test to determine his/her blood alcohol content (BAC). If a person’s BAC is over .08 percent—or .04 percent if he/she a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder or .02 if he/she is under 21 years old—then he/she can […]