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Criminal Law &
Defense
Charleston, West Virginia Criminal Law and Defense Lawyers
defend adults
and juveniles who have been arrested, accused and/or charged
with a crime.
Charleston, WV
Criminal Law and
Defense Lawyers
handle a wide
range of criminal matters including summary offenses,
misdemeanors and felonies.
Summary offenses are the least serious and include disorderly
conduct, criminal mischief, first offense shoplifting charges,
harassment, minor traffic violations, parking violations and
underage drinking.
Misdemeanors typically include less serious crimes whose
punishment is generally one year or less. Examples of
misdemeanors include possession of drug paraphernalia, simple
assault and reckless endangerment.
Felonies, the most serious criminal offenses include arson,
aggravated assault, burglary, forgery, homicide, larceny,
motor vehicle theft, rape and robbery.
Charleston, WV
Criminal Law and
Defense
Lawyers
can also help you restore your driver's license or clear a
criminal record by having your record of an arrest or
conviction expunged.
Criminal lawyers typically charge an hourly rate for their
services. Some criminal lawyers will quote a flat fee for a
particular matter, such as attending a traffic violation
hearing. Most lawyers require an advance payment called a
retainer before they will represent you. Some lawyers may
allow you to make payments in certain situations.
Common issues handled by Charleston, West Virginia Criminal Law
and Defense
Lawyers include:
Abuse |
Incest |
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Adultery |
Juvenile Issues |
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Arson |
Kidnapping |
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Assault |
Larceny |
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Bad Checks |
License Restoration |
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Battery |
Manslaughter |
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Bigamy |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
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Blackmail |
Murder |
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Bribery |
Narcotics |
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Brutality |
Parking Violations |
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Burglary |
Parole Issues & Violations |
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Carjacking |
Perjury |
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Child Abuse |
Polygamy |
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Conspiracy |
Possession |
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Contempt of Court |
Prison Issues |
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Controlled Substances |
Prostitution |
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Disorderly Conduct |
Protection From Abuse ( PFA ) |
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Domestic Violence |
Rape |
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Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol ( DUI ) |
Receiving Stolen Property |
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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs |
Reckless Endangerment |
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Driving While Intoxicated ( DWI ) |
Robbery |
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Drug Charges |
Sexual Assault |
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Drunkenness |
Shoplifting |
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Embezzlement |
Sodomy |
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Endangering the Welfare of a Child |
Speeding Tickets |
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Expungement |
Stalking |
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Extortion |
Statutory Rape |
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Firearms Charges |
Terroristic Threats |
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Forgery |
Theft |
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Fraud |
Traffic Violations |
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Harassment |
Underage Drinking |
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Homicide |
White Collar Crime |
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WV Criminal Law and Defense Lawyer
to learn more about the Featured Law Firm or visit the
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The Featured Charleston, WV Criminal Law and Defense Attorneys on
this page represent clients in Charleston, West Virginia. Charleston, WV
is located in
Kanawha County
and is home to the county's courthouse.
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