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State of West Virginia v. Donald Blankenship
Date: 12-12-2014
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Judge: William Sadler
Court: Circuit Court, Mercer County, West Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: George Siller
Defendant's Attorney: Michael Cook
Description:
Princeton, WV - The State of West Virginia charged Donald Blankenship, age 47, with felony attempted arson, domestic battery and violation of domestic violence protective order.
The charges arose from two separate incidents on March 14. Sgt. S. Cary of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from Princeton Community Hospital after Harold Blankenship, Donald Blankenship's 75-year-old father, was transported from his Montcalm home with an open head wound, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney George Sitler said. Sitler tried the case Dec. 8.
The father told Cary that his son, who had been drinking all night, attacked him after he refused to drive to a liquor store, Sitler said. Harold Blankenship said he hit his son first with a piece of firewood, but then his son took the wood and struck him on the head.
The charges arose from two separate incidents on March 14. Sgt. S. Cary of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from Princeton Community Hospital after Harold Blankenship, Donald Blankenship's 75-year-old father, was transported from his Montcalm home with an open head wound, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney George Sitler said. Sitler tried the case Dec. 8.
The father told Cary that his son, who had been drinking all night, attacked him after he refused to drive to a liquor store, Sitler said. Harold Blankenship said he hit his son first with a piece of firewood, but then his son took the wood and struck him on the head.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty in 13 minutes and faves two years in prison for fourth-degree arson, one year for domestic battery and one year for violation of a protective order.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of West Virginia v. Donald Blankenship?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty in 13 minutes and faves two years in prison for fourth-degree arson, one year for domestic battery and one year for violation of a protective order.
Which court heard State of West Virginia v. Donald Blankenship?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Mercer County, West Virginia, WV. The presiding judge was William Sadler.
Who were the attorneys in State of West Virginia v. Donald Blankenship?
Plaintiff's attorney: George Siller. Defendant's attorney: Michael Cook.
When was State of West Virginia v. Donald Blankenship decided?
This case was decided on December 12, 2014.