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Being a criminal defense attorney, constantly representing people in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, I am always driving to and fro. And let me tell you, some of the things I have seen are seriously quite frightening. Try and imagine a man using the steering wheel as a stand for spreading out the newspaper, a woman…

For most Americans, St. Patrick’s Day has been a popular occasion to celebrate with your friends and family. But due to the increasing number of alcohol-induced drivers on the road, this night has become quite a dangerous one. Hence, joint efforts are being undertaken by the local, state, and federal law enforcement and highway safety…

The famous author of ‘The Last Lecture’, Randy Pausch of our own Pittsburgh once said, “No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse.” It is true that this is a wonderful piece of advice that will be quite useful for life in general but this, as a criminal defense attorney of…

I am a criminal defense attorney in Morgantown with substantial experience. So, trust me when I say that charges might look fine on paper but when you consider the evidence and circumstances in their entirety, it looks odd. And this is something that happens all the time within the legal system. This is where the…

Moments ago, there was an update that threw light on the death of a student from West Virginia University. This happened in November at a fraternity house after a night of drinking. Nolan Burch, the student who died was found with a shocking 0.493 percent blood alcohol content which is extremely high when the legal…

West Virginia’s fatal car crashes have gone down in number. And according to the authorities, this remarkable improvement of the waning statistics can be attributed to the targeting enforcement such as the seat belt enforcement, DUI checkpoints or the child restraint enforcement, etc. The number of fatalities and car crashes has come down from the…

Possession, sale, and manufacture of marijuana are controlled by both state laws as well as federal laws. Marijuana is put under the Schedule I substance in West Virginia which indicates that it has a high potential for abuse and is bereft of any medical value. West Virginia is one of the few states where the…

DUI is a serious offense in West Virginia. And it should be that way because driving under an intoxicated condition can lead to several serious consequences. Alcohol or other intoxicating drugs can seriously affect your rational judgment, balance, and most importantly your vision. As a result of which, you can meet with an accident and…

Are you ready for the forthcoming long weekend of Memorial Day? How is the shopping for burgers, hot dogs, and chips going on? And not to forget, the stocked cooler for your beers, pop, and wine coolers. While you are busy arranging for the weekend, the police are not far behind either. They are well-prepared…

As a reputed criminal defense lawyer in West Virginia, responsible for various kinds of DUI cases, I am not surprised how alcohol and drug-induced driving is posing a problem across the state. Personally, I have written a number of blogs on the dangerous consequences of drinking and driving along with the severe effects of getting…