Arrested for DUI and speeding

Due to the charges being felony charges, I see little chance that a Judge will grant him permission to leave the state. I see even less of a...

DUI/Licenses question

Where you were licensed at the time the offense occurred is what will control. So, switching your NJ license for a WV license will not help. As...

I got arrested for 2 counts of delivery of a controlled substance and 1 count of child neglect or risk of bodily injury.

You don't have to worry about going to jail at your preliminary hearing stage of the case as long as you are complying with the terms of your bond....

When I go for my preliminary hearing will I have to post bond again

If you have already posted bond after being arraigned, then no, you will not have to post another bond at your preliminary hearing.

Am I required by law to enter a plea? What WV law requires this?

If you do not enter a guilty or no contest plea to the ticket, chances are they will enter a not guilty plea on your behalf and set the case for a...

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Forced into Court Costs????

That is slightly inaccurate. A plea of "not guilty" does not result in court costs being assessed. However, if you are later found guilty by the...

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What if you don't pay your fines will you go to jail I know a friend that owes a lot of money

Failure to pay fines can result in being held in contempt of court, which is a jailable offense. Also, if any type of sentence was suspended for...

"Can a 12 year old date a 24 year old in the state of West Virginia?"

The legal age of consent is 16 in West Virginia. While technically there is no law in this state about dating someone under 16, any communications...

My boyfriend and his step dad sold my car that was in my mothers name and she pressed charges on him.How much can his bail be?

This is not a question that can easily be answered. The amount of bail varies from magistrate to magistrate and case to case. There is no...

I agree with the previous post. In West Virginia there is no set time table on pre-indictment delay if the suspect is not in custody for the...