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After a three day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Linda Lou Moss was convicted of the misdemeanor offense of “Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth)” but not of the offense of “Possession with intent to deliver.” The jury deliberated several hours, but ultimately were only convinced of her possession, Read More…
The Trial of State of WV vs. Linda Lou Moss began Tuesday, July 25th. Ms. Moss appeared with her attorney John Balenovich, who, when presented a plea deal by Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, the plea was rejected. She was offered the opportunity to plea guilty to Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver and have her Read More…
Ryan Hardman, of Arnoldsburg, WV, facing two charges of Gross Child Neglect and Conspiracy appeared before Judge Anita Ashley on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 requesting a reduction in bond. Hardman’s bond was set at $100,000 at the time of arrest with the condition of no contact with his children. Defense Attorney Daniel Minardi argued that Read More…
David McCumbers appeared before Anita Ashley with his attorney, Daniel Minardi to enter into a High Low plea agreement. In a summary of the Plea, Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries stated that McCumbers had agreed to plead guilty to the felony charge of “Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana which carries a sentence of not less Read More…
Circuit Judge Anita Harold Ashley has filed pre candidacy paperwork as she seeks reelection to the bench for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. “I’m seeking re-election because I believe I’m making a difference. In processing cases through the system, it’s important that the citizens know and understand that they will be treated professionally and with respect Read More…
Candace Marie Cash plead guilty in the Circuit Court of Calhoun to the felony charge of Unlawful Taking of a Vehicle – Second Offense. Her sentencing is scheduled for August 2, 2023 before Judge Anita Harold Ashley.
Chadwick Hayden Hughes, in case 21F11, appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 for a pretrial conference. Hughes, represented by Attorney Daniel Minardi entered into a plea agreement with the State of West Virginia. In exchange for his guilty plea to the felony offense of Domestic Battery 3rd Offence, the charge Read More…
David Scott Cummings was scheduled to appear in the Calhoun Circuit Court before Judge Anita Harold Ashley. The hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. without Cummings present. According to his Atttorney, Daniel J. Minardi the defendant was supposed to be in route to the court, but was somehow delayed. Both the Judge and Prosecuting Attorney Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley moved cases along swiftly in Calhoun Circuit Court, April 11, 2023 as multiple case set for trial were continued for various reasons or plea agreements were entered into. Tony MCcune, Charged with “Sexual Assualt in the 1st Degree,” was set for trial but continued so that the State could subpoena additional Read More…
George Nicholas Parsons appeared in the Circuit Court of Calhoun before Judge Anita Harold Ashley for sentencing on his February 16th, 2023 trial that ended in a split verdict that prevented him from facing a prison term of life due to recidivism. Parsons, with his Attorney David Richardson, Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries and Probation Officer Read More…
