- Criminal DefenseIn furtherance of that goal, Harley started his career in criminal law as an Assistant State Prosecutor in Harrison County, West Virginia in 1997, where he was immediately put in the courtroom, handling numerous types of criminal cases. In the fall of 1999, Harley moved back to his hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia to do what he always wanted to do: Practice criminal defense law. He worked as an associate at the Law Office of Kevin D. Mills and Associates. At the time, Mr. Mills was one of the foremost, reputable criminal defense attorneys in all of West Virginia, state and federal courts. In 2004, the firm became Mills & Wagner.
- DUI/DWINew DUI laws are going into effect in West Virginia on July 1, 2020. For specifics on what is changing, please click here.
- Traffic ViolationsAcceleration and braking trouble – Difficulties judging distance and speed can lead to speeding and braking issues. Common examples of acceleration problems include speeding at least 10 mph more than the posted speed limit, sudden acceleration for no reason, and failure to maintain a consistent speed. Common stopping problems include stopping well before the intersection or crosswalk, making jerky or short stops, or stopping at an odd angle.
- MisdemeanorsAn aggravated DUI is an added “type” of DUI charge that focuses on motorists arrested for DUI who have higher than average BAC levels. This enhanced DUI statute increases mandatory penalties for both first-offense and repeat-offense DUI. In West Virginia, aggravated drunk driving refers to convictions where the driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was above 0.15%. An aggravated DUI is generally charged as a misdemeanor unless there are previous DUI convictions or other aggravating factors present.
- Murder
- HomicideIf any person suffering a serious bodily injury as a result of an impaired driver dies within one year of the original incident and death is a proximate result of an injury received during the original incident, the driver will face negligent homicide charges.
- Employment ContractIt says so on your employment contract or policy – If a company policy or your employment contract states are you are obligated to disclose any arrests or convictions with your employer, you must do so. Failure to uphold your contract can lead to getting fired from your job.