Morgantown Criminal and DUI Lawyer

On April 22, 2026, the community of Institute, West Virginia, was rocked by a violent chemical reaction at the Catalyst Refiners plant. What was intended to be a routine shutdown procedure for the silver recovery facility turned into a catastrophe that claimed two lives and sent 19 others (including seven first responders) to the hospital.…

Answer a simple question, first. When you were 21 years old, did you ever be the friend who was eligible for drinking so got beers for the underage members of your group? Or did you ever have that 20-year-old college senior and friend who came looking for some cocktail peach schnapps or PBR at a…

As a criminal defense lawyer, deeply involved in and regularly representing clients for DUI defense, I would like to take this opportunity to personally congratulate the student newspaper’s editorial team at the West Virginia University for their recent write-up on the perils of drinking and driving. The piece has been titled “Drunk Driving is Never…

Having been a criminal defense lawyer in Morgantown and having represented so many clients for DUI defense cases, I have become certain about one thing, kids are at the end of the day kids, immature and tactless. But sometimes they also take things too far which can spoil their whole lives. I have graduated from West…

Being convicted for driving under the influence or DUI can throw your life off the track. If you are a first-time offender of DUI in West Virginia, you will have to pay a fine of $100-$500 and up to six months of jail time. Though the court generally gives jail time to the first-time offender,…

To answer this question, you must have a clear understanding of the rule regarding you, alcohol, and how you control your car or vehicle. Often the acronym DUI proves to be misleading in West Virginia. The offender gets charged for “drunk driving.” However, the police have the right to incriminate those who are not observed…

Being arrested with DUI charges can be a life-altering event. You might feel overwhelmed with the impending events and harassment. You are probably thinking about how you can face future difficulties. The DUI charges and eventual conviction can lead to complete disarray of events including loss of education, employment, and loss of housing. You are…

Convictions come with the penalties and their effect on your future as well as your rights. Generally, people are aware of the fines, jail time, and license revocation of the offender. They are aware of the effect on future employment and housing. But what many don’t know is that these charges can have repercussions and…

When you are charged with DUI, the surrounding incidents and events can have huge effects on your arrest and case. The severe incident can lead to more severe potential legal complexities. A DUI charge is a misdemeanor. But with aggravated circumstances surrounding the incident, can lead to a felony in West Virginia. There are varied…

It might seem like irony or juxtaposition but today I read some posts on my newsfeed which intrigued this Morgantown criminal defense lawyer. Are you wondering what the posts were? Well, one of them talked about National Beer Day which now seems like a partially legitimate holiday due to the overwhelming presence of the internet.…