West Virginia Legal Blog
First Time Simple Possession of Marijuana
Charged with simple possession of marijuana (less than 15 grams) for the first time? Call The Moore Law Firm today. Our seasoned criminal defense attorneys will provide you with a personalized defense strategy to give you the best possible outcome. Whether you are...
Fourth Circuit Finds Armed is Therefore Dangerous for Terry Frisk Purposes
The Fourth Amended protects all individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures. One of the noted exceptions to the Fourth Amendment is a Terry frisk - named after the 1968 case of Terry v. Ohio in which the United States Supreme Court held that a "stop and...
License Revocation No Longer Mandated for DUI
Under the old law, if the DMV Office of Administrative Hearings finds that a person committed an offense involving driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs, then that person was subject to license revocation and participation in the West...
West Virginia Supreme Court Clarifies Terroristic Act Statute
Under West Virginia law, a person who knowingly and willfully threatens to commit a terrorist act, with or without the intent to commit the act, is guilty of a felony. The penalty is a $5,000.00 to $25,000.00 fine, incarceration of one to three years, or both a fine...
SCOTUS: Warrant Generally Required Before Search of Cell Phone
Let’s face it, cell phones are everywhere. Whether walking down a crowded street or relaxing on a remote beach, you will probably encounter someone on a cell phone. Cell phones, however, are not only used for communication. Many of our cell phones have internet and...
Injured Victims Entitled to Recover Full Cost of Medical Services
For many years, there has been an ongoing dispute whether injured plaintiffs were entitled to recover the costs of medical services that were not actually paid by insurers but instead “written-off” by health care providers. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals...
W. Va. Rules of Evidence Revised
An effective trial attorney has thorough knowledge of the Rules of Evidence. At The Moore Law Firm, our attorneys know evidence and keep up to date with developments and changes in the law. New changes to the West Virginia Rules of Evidence went into effect on...
Jury Returns Favorable Verdict in Breach of Contract Trial
The Moore Law Firm would like to congratulate Jerry D. Moore for his successful defense of a breach of contract case in Hampshire County on July 11, 2014. Jerry represented a nonprofit organization, which was sued for breach of contract. The plaintiff alleged that...
Jury Finds Moorefield Man Not Guilty of Assault
The Moore Law Firm would like to congratulate attorney Jared T. Moore for his successful defense of a Moorefield man charged with Assault. A Hardy County Jury returned a verdict of not guilty on September 15, 2014. The individual was charged with assaulting a neighbor...
What You Need to Know About Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage (UM) is statutorily mandated insurance coverage that provides protection to individuals who suffer a loss because of the negligence of an uninsured driver. An uninsured driver can either be a person or a vehicle that does not have liability...
