Court Beat - June 30, 2023
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
June 30, 2023
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Christopher Abbott’s courtroom on Friday, June 30 is as follows:
Forrest Martens appeared for a Petition to Revoke a suspended sentence, on a DUI. Allegations are that he failed to remain law abiding; which he denied. He will have an Evidentiary Hearing in Lewis & Clark County Courthouse on Thursday, September 7.
Terry Mountain Sheep had a Status Hearing. He has had a screening by Dr. Smelko (the State’s Mental Health professional); who deemed Mountain Sheep unfit to stand trial because of a Traumatic Brain Injury. His release is to be effective on July 7; considering that his family is willing to pick him up and care for him. There must be motions filed to find him treatment or dismiss charges, by July 14.
Levi Gadaire appeared for a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to amended charges of criminal possession of a dangerous drug (felony), and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. In his elocution, he stated that he knowingly possessed methamphetamine while in Broadwater County. He will be sentenced on August 11. A pre-sentence investigation is ordered. His co-defendant, Joseph Matt, is scheduled for a jury trial on July 18.
Turner Kinnick appeared for Sentencing to an amended charge of criminal endangerment and tampering with a witness. On count 1, he is Sentenced to three years D.O.C. deferred. On count 2, he has five years deferred, with the ability to get a half-time early discharge if he applies for it and it is approved. He must pay the Office of Public Defenders $200; he must pay fees and surcharges, and a $100 fine. He must abide by his conditions of release and have no contact with the victim unless approved.
