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FARRUGGIA v. HEDRICK

No. 16391.

322 S.E.2d 42 (1984)

Kelly FARRUGGIA, Petitioner, v. Jerry C. HEDRICK, Warden, etc., Respondent.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

October 17, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Franklin D. Cleckley, Morgantown, for petitioner.

George P. Stanton, Asst. Atty. Gen., Charleston, for respondent.

NEELY, Justice.

In the wee hours of 22 March 1982 an unoccupied dwelling house in Rhodell, West Virginia, was consumed by flames. A subsequent investigation revealed that the fire was caused by arson and the petitioner was indicted under W.Va.Code 61-3-1 [1935] for first-degree arson on 11 May 1984. He retained counsel and was released on bail. To all accusations, he steadfastly declared his innocence.

The State maintains that the petitioner provided...

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