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1 facing drug charges after allegedly consenting to a search

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drug Charges on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

Many individuals have found themselves facing criminal allegations following a routine traffic stop. Without the necessary legal experience, a person may be unaware of his or her legal rights during a traffic stop, and may feel obligated to consent to an officer's request to search the vehicle. A man is reportedly facing multiple drug charges after allegedly consenting to a search to a recent traffic stop in West Virginia.

According to reports, law enforcement agents initiated a traffic stop for unspecified reasons upon encountering a vehicle in a local parking lot. After speaking with the driver, they claim he gave them permission to perform a search of the vehicle. During this process, police allegedly uncovered the presence of as many as 41 grams of methamphetamine and 29 grams of heroin and cocaine, along with cash and a loaded firearm.

1 accused of drunk driving after falling asleep in vehicle

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drunk Driving on Monday, April 2, 2018.

With many individuals having long commutes to and from their job, it might not be that uncommon for a person to experience fatigue on the road. However, should authorities encounter a driver who is asleep at the wheel, they may be more inclined to suspect the presence of unlawful behavior. A West Virginia man is reportedly facing drunk driving charges after police found him asleep in his vehicle along an interstate.

According to reports, authorities received a tip from another driver about a vehicle that was parked alongside the interstate. Upon arriving at the scene, police claim they found the driver asleep behind the wheel, and assert they also noticed two needles inside the vehicle in the process. They assert that the driver initially refused to open the door and allegedly attempted to hide the needles.

Report of suspicious behavior leads to drug charges for 1

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drug Charges on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Any individual can place a call to law enforcement agents and accuse another party of involvement in criminal activity. Regardless of the motivations behind such allegations, authorities may already be suspicious of the presence of unlawful behavior upon arriving at the scene. A woman is reportedly facing drug charges after police claimed to have received reports of suspicious behavior outside an establishment in West Virginia.

Law enforcement agents claim the incident began when they received reports of a suspicious vehicle that was parked outside of a business on a recent Sunday. After arriving at the scene, authorities reportedly performed a search of the vehicle in question. During this process, they allegedly uncovered the presence of over 6 grams of methamphetamine, along with various types and amounts of other illegal drugs.

Search of motel leads to drug charges for 2 in West Virginia

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drug Charges on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

When it comes to staying at a motel, it could be nearly impossible to know how many individuals have access to a room at any given moment. Should authorities receive reports of drug activity at such an establishment, the subsequent search of a room could result in criminal charges if illegal drugs are located within. Two individuals have recently been arrested and are facing drug charges following the search of a motel in West Virginia.

According to reports, the incident began when authorities received reports of the possible presence of drug activity at the motel. After arriving at the scene, they proceeded to execute search warrants on two separate rooms. During this process, authorities claim to have uncovered 1 ounce of methamphetamine and several bags of marijuana, along with a firearm and a large sum of cash.

Sheriff's deputy accused of drunk driving in West Virginia

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drunk Driving on Monday, February 19, 2018.

A sheriff's deputy has recently been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol after he allegedly crashed a vehicle into a home in West Virginia. Drunk driving charges are serious in nature, and those accused of similar crimes face serious consequences if a conviction is obtained. Individuals who face such charges could find it beneficial to prepare for what happens next by focusing on their defense, but they might be uncertain where to turn for assistance.

According to law enforcement agents, the incident occurred on a recent Saturday night at a local residence where a social gathering was being held. They assert that upon attempting to leave the home, the man's vehicle suddenly struck the building and caused substantial damage to it in the process. After arriving at the scene, authorities claim the deputy was exhibiting signs of intoxication and requested that he perform field sobriety tests.

Apparent tip leads to drug charges for 4 women in West Virginia

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drug Charges on Friday, February 9, 2018.

When law enforcement agents receive a tip of the possible presence of drug activity, an investigation into the claims may ensue. Should this lead to the search of a vehicle during a traffic stop, those within may face criminal charges if drugs are found in the process. Four women have been taken into custody and are facing drug charges following two separate traffic stops that took place under similar circumstances in West Virginia.

According to authorities, the investigation began after they received information from an unknown source about a drug deal that was about to take place at a nearby store. While investigating the matter, police initiated two separate traffic stops and proceeded to search each vehicle. During these searches, they allegedly located various types and amounts of illegal drugs, including marijuana and heroin, along with an unspecified amount of cash.

1 accused of drunk driving after fleeing into icy river

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

When a person becomes involved in a traffic stop, he or she may feel somewhat intimidated by the process. However, attempting to evade the situation altogether is never advisable, and may only lead to additional charges should an investigation follow. A man has recently been accused of drunk driving after allegedly jumping into a pond of cold water to evade authorities in West Virginia.

Authorities claim the incident took place on a recent Sunday after they received reports of a possible stolen vehicle from a nearby dealership. Upon locating the vehicle, they assert the driver was exhibiting reckless behavior and they proceeded to initiate a pursuit. After stopping in a nearby parking lot, they claim the man attempted to flee on foot, and jumped into a nearby body of water shortly thereafter.

Multiple overdoses lead to drug charges for 2 in West Virginia

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drug Charges on Monday, January 15, 2018.

When authorities receive reports of multiple overdoses in a certain region, an investigation into the matter may ensue. Should this lead them to suspect the presence of drug activity at a residence, the subsequent search could leave those who reside within facing criminal charges. Two individuals have been taken into custody and are facing drug charges following an investigation that took place under similar circumstances in West Virginia.

Authorities claim to have received numerous reports indicating the possible presence of drug activity at two homes located within a short distance from one another. After allegedly connecting these homes with numerous overdoses in the area, they proceeded to obtain and execute a search warrant at each location. During the search, they allegedly uncovered the presence of numerous types and amounts of narcotics, including as much as 65 grams of heroin.

Traffic stop leads to drunk driving charges for West Virginia man

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drunk Driving on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

A man has been arrested and accused of driving under the influence of alcohol following a recent traffic stop in West Virginia. A drunk driving offense carries serious consequences should a conviction be obtained, which only increase in severity if additional charges are included. Those who face similar charges may wish to protect themselves against potentially devastating consequences, but they might be uncertain how best to proceed.

According to authorities, the incident occurred on a recent Friday night as officers allegedly came upon a vehicle that was traveling above the speed limit. They also claim the vehicle proceeded to move into an oncoming lane, and they initiated a traffic stop shortly thereafter. Upon approaching the vehicle, police claim that there were two young kids inside along with the driver, and that a strong odor of alcohol was emanating from within.

Alleged exchange leads to multiple drug charges for 2

On behalf of P. Zachary Stewart of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart posted in Drug Charges on Friday, December 8, 2017.

When authorities deem an exchange between two or more parties to be suspicious, they may choose to further investigate the matter. Should this lead to the alleged discovery of drug activity, those involved may find themselves facing criminal charges. Two men have recently been arrested and are now facing drug charges after authorities claim to have disrupted a drug deal in West Virginia.

Authorities within a drug enforcement unit claim to have witnessed an interaction between the men and another individual that allegedly involved the passing of heroin. After disrupting the alleged incident, they claim to have found the men to be in possession of an unspecified amount of the substance and some cash. Both were taken into custody soon thereafter, and each is facing numerous charges in relation.