Aggressive defense when the stakes are highest. Cline & Singh, PLLC represents clients in Weirton, Wheeling, and throughout the Northern Panhandle. A felony charge can mean years in prison and a lifetime of consequences. Our attorneys fight hard at every stage to protect your freedom and your future.
Felony charges are the most serious criminal matters in the West Virginia court system. The potential consequences — lengthy prison sentences, steep fines, loss of voting rights, loss of firearm rights, and a permanent criminal record — make aggressive, experienced representation essential from the very first hearing.
Our felony defense lawyers review every detail of your case, challenge the prosecution's evidence, protect your constitutional rights, and develop the strongest possible defense strategy whether your case resolves through negotiation or goes to trial.
Felony assault and battery charges including malicious wounding, unlawful wounding, and aggravated assault carry severe penalties. We examine the facts and challenge the prosecution's characterization of events.
Felony drug charges including possession with intent to deliver, manufacturing, and trafficking can carry lengthy prison sentences. We pursue every available defense and explore diversion options where appropriate.
Grand larceny, embezzlement, identity theft, and fraud charges can result in significant prison time. We challenge the evidence and advocate for outcomes that minimize the impact on your life.
Felony weapons charges including unlawful possession and use of a firearm in a crime carry serious consequences. We examine the circumstances of the stop, search, and seizure for constitutional violations.
These charges carry substantial prison time. We scrutinize the evidence, challenge identifications, and build a thorough defense.
Murder and manslaughter charges require the most rigorous defense possible. We provide thorough, experienced representation in West Virginia's most serious criminal matters.
Every person charged with a crime has the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, the right to a jury trial, and the right to confront the evidence against them. Law enforcement does not always respect these rights. We scrutinize every stage of your case — from the initial stop or arrest through the search and seizure of evidence — and move to suppress anything obtained in violation of your constitutional rights.
We represent clients throughout the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding areas.
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If you would like a plain-language overview before talking with anyone, these guides explain how this area of West Virginia law generally works.
Misdemeanor vs. Felony ChargesHow West Virginia divides crimes into misdemeanors and felonies, and what that difference means for court process, sentencing, and long-term consequences.
Contact our felony defense attorneys today. The decisions made in the early stages of your case can determine its outcome — do not wait. Consultations are free.