Judge finds Clarkston man guilty of molestation, incest

Summary

Asotin County Superior Court Judge William Acey convicts Darrell R Pallaske of first degree child molestation, second degree incest and tampering with a witness.

Story Published: Aug 12, 2008 at 6:41 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 11:32 PM PST

ASOTIN - The verdict was reached Tuesday in the Darrell R Pallaske trial.

Pallaske, 37, of Clarkston was found guilty Tuesday afternoon in Asotin County Superior Court of first degree child molestation, second degree incest and tampering with a witness.

On Tuesday expert testimony was heard about the level of alcohol it takes to impair judgment, since, according to the prosecution, Pallaske claimed he was intoxicated when the crime was committed.

The two day bench trial was heard by Judge William Acey. Tom Ledgerwood defended Pallaske in the case that involved a nine-year-old child.

A sentencing date was not set.

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