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State of West Virginia v. Richard Dane Small and Jospeh Wayne Mason

Date: 04-04-2022

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Judge: Michael D. Lorensen

Court: Circuit Court, Berkeley County, West Virginia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Berkeley District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:

Best Martinsburg Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory

Description:

Martinsburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with first-degree murder.

Richard Dane Small and Joseph Wayne Mason, a/b/a Craccloc were accused of killing 22-year-old Taylor Hawkridge in June 2014.

The case was prosecuted by Delligatti and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Kinser with help from Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Hassan Rasheed.

See: Herald Mail

Outcome:

Defendants were found guilty. In West Virginia, first-degree murder is automatically punishable by life in prison unless a jury recommends mercy, which would make the defendant eligible to apply for parole in 15 years.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of West Virginia v. Richard Dane Small and Jospeh W...?

The outcome was: Defendants were found guilty. In West Virginia, first-degree murder is automatically punishable by life in prison unless a jury recommends mercy, which would make the defendant eligible to apply for parole in 15 years.

Which court heard State of West Virginia v. Richard Dane Small and Jospeh W...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Berkeley County, West Virginia, WV. The presiding judge was Michael D. Lorensen.

Who were the attorneys in State of West Virginia v. Richard Dane Small and Jospeh W...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Berkeley District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Best Martinsburg Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of West Virginia v. Richard Dane Small and Jospeh W... decided?

This case was decided on April 4, 2022.