Deal Is In The Works
Couple accused in teen’s drinking death at partyBy ANNIE DIMMICK
Fact Box
OVER THE LIMIT
An autopsy revealed that Chaz Lightner had a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.378, which is a fatal level. The legal limit is 0.08.
MOUNDSVILLE - A plea agreement is being negotiated in the criminal cases against Archie and Sabrina Stevey who are accused of child neglect in the Feb. 10 death of Chaz Lightner, Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Cramer said.
Cramer said this week he could not discuss the negotiations in detail, but did confirm they are in the works.
"Plea negotiations are ongoing in the Stevey cases," Cramer said. "In the past couple weeks I've sat down separately with Chaz's dad and mom for several hours discussing what dispositions they feel are fair."
The Ste-veys are to appear before Marshall County Circuit Judge Mark A. Karl at 2 p.m. Aug. 4.
During a recent hearing, Archie Stevey's attorney, Robert McCoid, advised the judge of a possibility of pleas in both cases, and that's why the judge continued the cases until the August date.
Cramer said it is too early to say whether the plea negotiations will be finalized by the Aug. 4 hearing.
The Steveys are charged with child neglect resulting in death following the Feb. 10 death of 17-year-old Chaz Lightner of Moundsville.
Lightner died while at a party with friends at the Stevey residence in Marshall County - a party investigators said involved underage consumption of alcohol.
Cramer has received a copy of the post mortem examination of Lightner completed by Dr. Matrina Schmitt, chief deputy medical examiner for West Virginia.
A copy has been presented to the defense.
Attempts to contact Lightner's mother for comment on the plea negotiations were unsuccessful.
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ATENNESSEEMOM
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10-24-08 11:14 PM
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TO ALL THATS BEEN KEEPING UP WITH THIS STORY. THERE HAS BEEN A SPECIAL PROCUCUTOR ASSIGNED TO CHAZ'S CASE,SO MAYBE IT WONT BE LONG NOW. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE CONTINUING SUPPORT THAT MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING DURING THIS HORRIBLE TIME IN OUR LIVES. YOUR ALL DEAR TO MY HEART. PAULA
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ATENNESSEEMOM
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09-20-08 12:35 PM
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JUST WANTED TO UPDATE ALL, THERE HAS NOT YET BEEN A NEW PROCUCUTING ATTORNEY ASSIGNED TO THE CASE,SO THERES WHERE THE HOLD UP IS. AGAIN THANKS TO ALL FOR ALL THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME. I WILL TRY MY MUST TO KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED. SINCERLY, PAULA
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ATENNESSEEMOM
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07-23-08 5:28 PM
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thank you all for all your support...i will make a complete statement after the final hearing..aug.4th
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cigam87
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07-22-08 9:10 AM
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Plea agreement? If it's up to Mr. Lightner the charges will be dropped. He has already stated "I feel that Archie didn't do anything different that what I would've done." "Try to make an example of these two people here, that loved him as much as I did, is wrong." Is he for real? As for who brought what booze to the party? It doesn't matter Archie had an open bar in that house that was huge so whatever was brought to that party was probably nothing compared to what was already there. I feel bad for the mother for having to deal with such ignorant people.
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Georgetwin
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07-21-08 10:16 AM
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Mom2Four, whoever it was should hang.
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LK0812
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07-21-08 8:10 AM
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That's the very first allegation I've heard that Chaz brought alcohol to the party, are you saying his dad or older brother bought it for him? As for the people getting off scott free, the Sheriff's department can only charge the people that they know about and have evidence against, not people that rumors implicate.
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Mom2Four
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07-20-08 11:06 PM
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There may have been some there but Chaz did bring his own that had been bought for him. Maybe his mother will address the issue when she makes her statement. There are a lot of people getting off scott free in this thing. Adults and juveniles. The Stevey's are the only ones being held accountable, as they well should be.
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LK0812
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07-20-08 1:28 PM
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Mom2Four, what are you talking about? Chaz's mom and dad are the only two whose opinions are being considered according to the article. And from everything I've read, the alcohol was already at the Steveys, nobody bought it specifically for the kids to drink that night. JMHO.
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Mom2Four
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07-19-08 9:25 PM
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My question is the same as its always been. Why is the person who bought the alcohol for party that night not being charged or even acknowledged? But his opinion is being considered for any plea agreement?
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ATENNESSEEMOM
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07-19-08 8:12 PM
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For the record I am Chaz's mom and I choose not to comment about any agreements at this point,however afterwards I plan on giving my opinon. Thanks to all for the total support to my other 2 children and my family. much love to all p.s. we miss and love you bud!
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