ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, August 17, 1996 TAG: 9608190035
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: DOUG DOUGHTY STAFF WRITER
THE LAW FIRM that will handle the appeal of Virginia's Harold Deane is familiar with representing basketball players.
The Virginia Beach law firm that will represent Virginia basketball star Harold Deane is the same group that was successful in overturning a felony charge against former Hampton High School All-American Allen Iverson in 1994.
Deane has appealed his conviction on charges of trespassing and resisting arrest and will be arraigned Oct.21 in Charlottesville Circuit Court, attorney Larry Woodward said.
``That will require about a one-minute appearance on Harold's part,'' said Woodward, who, with Tom Shuttleworth, has taken Deane's case for the firm of Shuttleworth, Ruloff & Giordano. ``The trial could be anywhere between December and March.
``We're going to set it at a time when there's the least possible disruption. I don't think it will be a lengthy case.''
Woodward said one of the reasons for an appeal was a desire to have the case heard by a jury. In Virginia, a judge hears cases in general district court.
Deane was sentenced to a pair of 30-day jail sentences by Charlottesville General District Court Judge William Barkley on Aug.5. The jail time was suspended pending two years' good behavior.
Deane was one of five people arrested April 13 outside a private party at the Fry's Spring Beach Club in Charlottesville. It was Deane's contention that he had been given a VIP pass and was told he could re-enter the party.
``Obviously, he didn't get any jail time,'' Woodward said, ``but he has two criminal convictions on his record that shouldn't be there.''
Woodward said he was contacted Aug.8 on Deane's behalf and agreed Wednesday to represent him. He and Shuttleworth also handled the appeal for Iverson, who was successful in having the records of his case expunged.
The NCAA has informed Virginia that Craig McAndrew, a 6-foot-9 basketball recruit from Wonga Beach, Australia, will be ineligible for the first seven games of the 1996-97 season.
Virginia had requested a ruling from the NCAA because McAndrew played in three games for the Perth Wildcats, a professional team with professionals on its roster. McAndrew will be allowed to practice with the team and participate in UVa's two exhibition games.
McAndrew's first opportunity to play will be Dec.30 against Delaware. He will be eligible for the remainder of 1996-97 and three seasons after that.
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