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Drug Possession Charges in West Virginia: What You Need to Know

Frank Walker Feb. 5, 2026

Drug possession charges vary depending on the substance, amount, and prior convictions.

Types of Drug Charges

Simple possession differs from possession with intent to distribute.

Potential Penalties

Convictions can result in jail time, fines, and permanent criminal records.

Defense Strategies

Illegal searches, lack of possession, and chain-of-custody issues can weaken the prosecution’s case.

About Frank Walker Law

Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is a National Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer, and Personal Injury Attorney who has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, a member of the National College for DUI DefenseBest Attorneys in AmericaBest Law firms of AmericaAmerica’s Greatest Attorneys, and a Top AVVO Rated attorney, with offices in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Morgantown West Virginia.

Additionally, you can find Attorney Walker on YouTubeTikTok, the Pittsburgh Attorney Podcast and the West Virginia Attorney Podcast, where he gives legal tips (not advice!) and discusses the pressing legal issues of the day.

If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or are seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805 (Pittsburgh)304-413-0179 (Morgantown), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.