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A felony charge in Beckley or Raleigh County is serious business. A conviction can mean more than a year in prison and a record that affects your job and your rights long after. If you’re facing felony charges, talk to a defense attorney early.

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Felony Defense in Beckley and Southern West Virginia

In West Virginia, a felony is any crime that can put you in prison for more than a year. But the sentence isn’t the only thing at stake. A felony conviction can cost you your job, make it harder to find housing, and take away rights like gun ownership. At Taylor, Hinkle & Taylor in Beckley, criminal defense attorney Adam Taylor represents people facing felony charges across Raleigh County and Southern West Virginia, including drug charges, manufacturing and sales cases, and violent crime. The decisions you make early in a case matter, so it’s worth getting an attorney involved as soon as you can. Call our Beckley office to talk about your situation.

Felony Charges We Defend in Southern West Virginia

We represent people facing a range of felony charges in Beckley and Raleigh County. If you don’t see your charge below, call us anyway – we can probably help.

Drug Charges

Possession with intent, sales, distribution, and manufacturing. These charges often carry stiff penalties, and some carry mandatory minimums.

Violent Crime

Assault, malicious wounding, robbery, and similar charges. These are some of the most serious cases a person can face, and they call for a careful defense.

Property & Theft Crimes

Felony theft, burglary, breaking and entering, and fraud. A conviction can mean prison time along with orders to pay the money back.

Repeat & Enhanced Charges

Cases where a prior record raises the stakes. Recidivist and enhanced-sentence charges can carry far longer sentences than a first offense.

Why You Want a Lawyer on a Felony Case

The State already has a prosecutor working against you. Here’s what a defense attorney who knows the Raleigh County courts does on your side.

  • Protects Your Rights

    We check that the police followed the rules, that any search was legal, and that your rights weren't ignored along the way.

  • Goes Through the Evidence

    We look at how the State built its case, push back on weak or improperly gathered evidence, and look for defenses the prosecutor would rather you miss.

  • Negotiates From a Position of Strength

    When the facts allow, a prepared attorney can work toward reduced charges, a different kind of sentence, or a dismissal.

  • Keeps You Informed

    You'll always know where the case stands and what choices you have.

How We Handle a Felony Case

Case Review

We sit down with you, go over the charges and the evidence, and tell you straight what you're up against and what your options are.

Building Your Defense

We dig into the facts, file the motions that need filing, challenge the State's evidence, and put together a plan that fits your case.

Pushing for the Best Result

Depending on the case, that might mean getting the charges reduced or dropped, working out a better sentence, or taking it to trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Felony Charges in Beckley and Southern West Virginia

What counts as a felony in West Virginia?
A felony is a crime that can land you in prison for more than a year. That covers a lot of drug offenses, violent crimes, and the more serious property crimes. Anything punishable by up to a year is usually a misdemeanor. If you’re charged with a felony in Beckley or Raleigh County, it’s worth talking to an attorney early.
What kind of penalties am I looking at?
It depends on the charge and whether you have a prior record. Penalties can include prison time, heavy fines, probation or parole, and the loss of certain rights, including the right to own a firearm. Because it varies so much, the sooner you understand your situation, the better.
Should I talk to the police before I get a lawyer?
You have the right to stay quiet and the right to a lawyer. In most cases it’s smarter to talk to a defense attorney before you give any statement. Call us as soon as you can after you’ve been charged.
Can a felony charge get reduced or dropped?
Sometimes, yes. Depending on the facts and the evidence, charges can be reduced, handled through an alternative sentence, or dismissed. Every case is different, so we’ll look at yours before telling you what’s realistic.

Other Criminal Defense Services

Facing a different charge? Explore our related practice areas.

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Talk to a Beckley Felony Defense Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a felony in Beckley, Raleigh County, or anywhere in Southern West Virginia, the sooner you get an attorney involved, the more we can do for you. Call Taylor, Hinkle & Taylor to set up a consultation.
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Fayette County

  • Fayetteville, WV
  • Oak Hill, WV
  • Mt. Hope, WV

Mercer County

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  • Flat Top, WV
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Nicholas County

  • Mt. Lookout, WV
  • Richwood, WV
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Raleigh County

  • Beaver/Shady Spring, WV
  • Beckley, WV
  • Glen Daniel, WV

Summers County

  • Green Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Hinton, WV
  • Pipestem, WV

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