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Tallhammer Accepts a High/Low Plea Agreement in Circuit Court

Timothy Lee Tallhammer was on the docket for trial,, Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 but decided rather to enter into a plea agreement with the State of West Virginia. Tallhammer, defended by Attorney Daniel Minardi, was charged with Driving on a Suspended License 3rd offense and faces not less than 1, nor more than 3 years, Read More…

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April Carpenter Enters Plea Agreement on Charge of Grand Larceny

April Dawn Carpenter appeared on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 for entry of plea on the charge of Grand Larceny. A plea agreement was entered into with the defendant facing one to ten years in the penitentiary or regional jail for 1 year and a fine of  $2,500.00. In return for her plea there would be Read More…

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Dowler sentenced to 1-5 for Violating terms of Probation

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County before Judge Anita Ashley, Trudy Dowler admitted to violating the terms and conditions of her probation. Based on that admission, Ms. Dowler’s probation was revoked and she was sentenced to not less than one nor more than five years in prison for her Read More…

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Hudson Sentenced on 3 Counts of Sexual Abuse by Parent, Guardian or Custodian

Kim Hudson appeared for sentencing in the Calhoun County Circuit Court before Judge Anita Ashley on Thursday, November 10th, 2023. Attorney Daniel Minardi represented Hudson requesting for consideration of Kim Hudson his life without prior convictions, work ethics and his understanding of the harm he caused as a reason to have his Calhoun charges to Read More…

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Life in Prison on the Installment Plan

Eric Ray Jones with his Attorney, Betty Gregory appeared before Judge Anita Ashley for sentencing. Attorney Gregory argued on Jones’ behalf that he will be eligible for parole in March and that this conviction and sentencing should run concurrent allowing him to enter rehabilitation for substance abuse. Jones is currently charged in Calhoun for Possession Read More…

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William Greathouse Pleas Guilty to Charge of Sexual Abuse

William Greathouse appeared before Judge Anita Ashley for a pre-trial hearing with his attorney Daniel Minardi and Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries. After being sworn in by Circuit Clerk Sheila Garretson, documents were given to Judge Ashley regarding a plea agreement between Greathouse and the State of West Virginia. In exchange for all but one charge Read More…

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Duncan Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Deliver

Michael Lee Duncan appeared before Judge Anita Ashley for sentencing for Possession with Intent to Deliver in case number 22–F-39. Following a pre-sentence investigation by Probation officer Katie Nutter, Duncan, with his Attorney Daniel Minardi stood before Judge Ashley to enter his plea of guilty. Attorney Minardi, in Duncan’s defense, described Duncan’s childhood as “rough” Read More…

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Joseph Sanctioned to 45 days Home Confinement following Probation Violation

Image from 2019 WVCRJ Calhoun Circuit Court opened Thursday morning with the first case of the day, that of Larry Robert Joseph. Stemming from at 2020 case, Joseph was charged with 1st violation of Probation in case 20-F-30. He appeared with his attorney Daniel Minardi and Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries. On August 29th, 2022 Joseph Read More…

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Circuit Court of Calhoun has Full Day Today

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CALHOUN COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA ​THE HONORABLE ANITA HAROLD ASHLEY, JUDGE November 10, 2022 9:00 AM​ 20-F-30 State vs. Larry Robert Joseph Hearing on SOWV’s Motion for a First Technical Violation of Probation Counsel: Nigel E. Jeffries, P.A. Daniel F. Minardi. 9:15 AM ​21-JS-4 In Re: K. L. G. Review Hearing Counsel: Nigel E. Read More…