Lawrence Smith News
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Oct. 11
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Oct. 18
Morgan woman accuses deputies of false arrest
MARTINSBURG – A Morgan County woman is alleging she was falsely arrested by two sheriff’s deputies when she questioned why her son was issued a traffic citation.
Holiday courthouse closings
Last week, the West Virginia Record provided a list of holiday closings for 28 county courthouses. Below is a list of when the other 27 counties tentatively plan to close for Christmas and New Year’s. Once again, the information was provided by the respective county commissions and is subject to change. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available.
Holiday courthouse closings
Below is a partial list of scheduled dates county courthouses will be closed for the Christmas, and New Year’s holidays. The information was provided by the respective county commissions, and is subject to change. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available.
SC tells student which school to attend
Glenville Elementary
St. Albans attorney suspended at least a year
CHARLESTON – Until at least this time next year, a St. Albans attorney is prohibiting from practicing law.
Former AG candidate now facing intimidation charge
CLAY – Before he goes to trial on felony charges he shot his housemate over the summer, a Clay County attorney and former Attorney General candidate may go to trial on a misdemeanor charge he attempted to intimidate a witness in the case last month.
SC affirms dismissal of civil rights suit
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision that dismissed a Nicholas County man’s civil rights suit.
Wood County daycare faces lawsuit over death of toddler
PARKERSBURG – The owners of a Wood County daycare are denying they are responsible for the death of toddler in their care.
Jackson man says daughter-in-law negligent in fatal crash
RIPLEY – A Jackson County man is suing the estate of his daughter-in-law, alleging she caused the deaths of his grandchildren.
Lewis County man wants ethics panel to reconsider complaint
CHARLESTON – A Lewis County businessman says a state ethics panel did not take seriously his complaint against two Tucker County judicial officers.
Disbarred Pocahontas County attorney appealing animal welfare conviction
MARLINTON – A disbarred Pocahontas County attorney is challenging his recent conviction on charges he neglected animals at his former residence.
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Oct. 10