General Law Practice in Charleston
For your Charleston area legal needs
The Charelston law firm of Bland & Bland commonly assists clients in the following branches of general law:
- Wills/Deeds/Estates
- DUIs
- Criminal law
Wills, deeds, and estates
Wills are designed to divide up debts, property, and possessions in case of a person’s death. Since planning for the possibility of death is not easy to do, many people pass away without noting what survivors are to receive. A will can help to prevent quarrels and disagreements over the mementos left behind when someone dies.
After a person passes, his or her possessions are called the estate. This will be divided by the state arbitrarily if there is no will provided. Wills that were never updated, such as those created prior to marriage, divorce, or having children, will still be followed when determining the distribution of items. To prepare your property for division and make sure your will is up to date, contact the Charleston attorneys of Bland & Bland to discuss your needs for the future.
A deed is a legal transfer, usually of property. When selling your house, you need the details to be communicated in legally binding terms. To have a deed written up when you are selling, buying, or transferring ownership of a home, the attorneys of Bland & Bland are available to discuss your concerns.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
When you find yourself facing DUI charges, you may think there is nothing you can do. There are procedures that the police and courts must follow in order to prove intoxication, some of which have been proven defective. Criminal proceedings in cases of driving while under the influence are different depending on where you live.
It is important to contact an effective lawyer immediately after your DUI arrest. For West Virginia DUI attorneys, who understand ways of handling the legal effects, call Bland & Bland.
Criminal law
Being arrested is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can face. The time between when you are accused of committing a crime, until your sentence is passed can take years. The legal process is confusing, long, and could easily change your life.
The main purpose of the criminal justice system is to punish and you need the defense of a qualified criminal attorney. In West Virginia, contact the Charleston attorneys of Bland & Bland for assistance when you find yourself faced with a criminal charge.
