I attend highschool and also attend a jumpstart program which acquires me to go to a community college campus. My father and I got into a huge argument and then he moved out of the household and continued to harass me at my school. He has found a way to punish me by making my ride a bus to the... View More 
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In West Virginia, after waiving a preliminary hearing, the length of time you can be held in jail without going to court or being sentenced depends on several factors, including the nature of the charges and the court's schedule. Generally, the criminal procedure laws require that your case be... View More
I am not sure what I am suppose to do. Should I reach out to the person that filed it to see what we can do outside of court?
answered on Nov 1, 2023
You can contact the filer or the creditor to see if you can settle the case.
You must also file an appropriate legal document with the court. Consult with debt collection defense attorneys in the state where this occured.
Unlawful use of vehicle can I show proof that he gave me the car and also am I press charges on him for filing fake report? How can I get my car back? He made a false statement because I didn’t even have the car his friend took it and I have her on APuck
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In a situation where someone has provided you with a car and there is evidence, such as text messages, confirming their intent to gift you the vehicle, you may have a strong case to demonstrate that you have legal ownership or at least lawful possession of the car. If the individual subsequently... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Receiving Social Security should not automatically disqualify you from a USDA Rural Development (RD) home repair loan. The eligibility for such a loan typically depends on various factors like income, credit history, and the ability to repay the loan. However, the guidelines may consider your total... View More
Can I take action for being terminated for violating drug and alcohol policy for taking a hit off a delta 8 Vape which is LEGAL and not a controlled substance in West Virginia. I was not warned, was not drug tested, but was terminated
answered on Sep 18, 2023
Due to growing safety concerns, on June 8, 2023, Delta-8 became an illegal Schedule 1 controlled substance in West Virginia.
Putting that aside, an employer can fire you for violating its own drug and alcohol policy and is free to include Delta-8 in its policy regardless of whether it is... View More
How should someone go about asking for this or even a living will?
answered on Aug 1, 2022
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general practice nationwide, in most instances it's simply a matter of asking to see them. I have not had experience with them in settings involving living wills, but in general litigation, I ask... View More
Who can I contact, I feel this is both civil, and criminal
answered on Feb 25, 2021
Contact the West Virginia Civil Liberties Union. Ask for their "cooperating attorneys" for "police misconduct" cases.
https://www.acluwv.org/
The fire department recently came to drain the fire hydrant at my house, while coming across my bridge it collapsed. There is no way for me to leave my house now as that was the only way. It’s going on the third day The fire department said they turned it into their insurance but I haven’t... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2020
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Hopefully, you've resolved the matter by now. If not, ask them if they could offer the insurance carrier's information to see if the matter could be expedited. If it was a private bridge, you could... View More
I was told that they had a warrant for my arrest never told me I was under a rest nor Read Me My Rights after they handcuffed me
Is it illegal arrests according to West Virginia law
By police without a weren't they burst in demanded his cell phone when we hesitated he arested everyone in the room and took us to jail
The search warrant had fun filled in blanks
answered on Aug 18, 2019
Was it an arrest warrant or a search warrant? What does fun mean?
Unles a statement is being taken from you, then rights do not have to be read. Urban legend
pictures and grievances filed for an attorney to see. can someone help me?
answered on May 23, 2019
Contact the WVa Civil Liberties Union, ask for names of "cooperating attorneys" who handle prison litigation. They usually give free consults and can tell you if you have a case.
She took the car from her for no good reason and my daughter wants all of her money back.
What can we do
I was convicted under Article 128 at General Court Martial. Sentence consisted of Rank reduction, forfeiture of pay and 90 days hard labor without confinement. After conviction, my enlistment was extended 297 days under 10 U.S.C. 12305 in order to deploy to Iraq for a second tour of duty. I... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2017
If you were taken to a General Courts-Martial (not a Special, Summary, or Article 15), then you have a felony conviction. That conviction will prevent you from ever possessing a firearm or ammunition. Possession of such is a federal (civilian) offense and a crime in all state jurisdictions.
I am a patient that is being treated for opioid dependency. I am worried about this bill that may become law. I have a documented allergy on file to suboxone so I am treated with mono buprenorphine. This law would make it illegal for a doctor to write it to me. I didnt know what law practice area... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
You need to speak with the group that is lobbying against it. Who those are I wouldn't know. Look at newpaper articles on it--it will usually say "......however, Billie Joe McAlister, spokesperson for Not So Fast, a group of opiod treatment professionals said that......." With the... View More
Lawyer presented a video, in court obtained from her client ,in his home with out knowledge of wife being videoed with some nudity. Does the wife not have some right to privacy inher own home?
answered on Oct 4, 2016
Depends on the situation. But frequently surveillance videos are allowed that show other people. Talk to your lawyer if you had one there. The lawyer wouldn't be violating anything if the Court allowed it.
Lost job due to arrest
answered on Mar 9, 2016
Usually an employer can fire you for most any reason, or no reason, since employment is at will. Exceptions apply if one was fired because you were in a protected class, as in you were fired because you were Muslim. Being arrested is not a protected class.
answered on Jul 6, 2015
If you are referring to licensed concealed carry reciprocity then the answer is no. Maryland does not have reciprocity with West Virginia; however, Pennsylvania does. If you are simply talking about transporting an unloaded and unconcealed weapon across state lines, you will need to consult the... View More
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