Court Beat - June 16
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
Court Beat - June 16
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Michael McMahon’s courtroom on Friday, June 16, is as follows:
Jesse Standifur pled guilty to three misdemeanors: criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with fictitious plates, and driving without a driver’s license. In his elocution, he stated that while in Broadwater County, "I had in my possession a glass pipe used to smoke meth. I had no legal basis to use fictitious plates or drive without a license." The Jury Trial for count 1, felony possession of dangerous drugs is scheduled for February 2, 2024. He will be Sentenced for the misdemeanors on August 11. He is released on his own recognizance.
Hector Martinez had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to deliver; criminal possession of dangerous drugs (meth) and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Omnibus is due on August 8; Pre-Trial is set for October 20; with the Jury Trial scheduled for November 13. His bond is $10,000. When released, he must abide by all set conditions and check in at BCSO by 4 pm every Friday.
Gabriel Puga had Arraignment, pleading Not Guilty to charges of assault with a weapon and theft (unauthorized control of property). He is held on a $15,000 bond. Omnibus is due on August 25; Pre-Trial is set for October 27; with the Jury Trial scheduled for January 22, 2024. He is released on his own recognizance.
Hope Lee will have a Change of Plea on July 28.
Rodney Wilson had his Status Hearing continued until July 28.
Pablo Gonzales had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to the amended charge of negligent endangerment. His elocution included that he caused a risk of injury to his spouse when he charged down a narrow staircase with her on it. He is sentenced to 40 hours of Anger Management, pay $250 to the Office of Public Defender, pay fees and surcharges and have no contact with the victim for one year, except through a third party (for parenting needs). The judge also recommended that Gonzales and his spouse enlist a website called uptoparents.org.
Harley Wildman appeared on a Petition to Revoke. He has been attending Behavioral Health Court with success, according to Judge McMahon. He will be sentenced on July 21 by Judge Seeley.
