Court Beat - September 8, 2023
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
September 8, 2023
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Micheal McMahon’s courtroom on Friday, September 8 is as follows:
Margaret Austin had an Initial Appearance; on charges of DUI (4+) and following too closely. Her Arraignment will be October 27. She is to enroll in alcohol monitoring by September 22.
Jesse Standifer had a Change of Plea; pleading No Contest to charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, displaying fictitious plates and driving while their license is suspended. He is Sentenced to three years D.O.C., all suspended for count 1, and 6 months on count 2 all suspended. He gets credit time served from May 10 until September 8. The judge told Sandifer that he MUST get his SUD (substance use disorder) addressed.
Joel Speiser had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to charges of 1) criminal endangerment, 2) criminal possession of dangerous drugs,3) felony theft, 4) fleeing or eluding, and 5) criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Count 3 was amended to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, per the Plea Agreement. In his elocution, Speiser said that while in Broadwater County, he created a hazard while he operated a vehicle that was not his, without permission. A Pre-Sentence Investigation was ordered. Sentencing will be on December 7.
Ian Blaylock had an Initial Appearance on a Petition to Revoke a Suspended Sentence. In May, the Court imposed a three-year Suspended Sentence on charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs (meth). He allegedly changed his employment status and residence, without reporting either to Adult Probation and Parole. His Admit/Deny Hearing will be on September 22.
Micheal Coyle will have a Pre-Trial Conference on two cases on January 26; with the Jury Trial commencing on February 5, 2024.
Fransis Pierce had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to felony theft (under the accountability theory). Omnibus is due November 9; Pre-Trial is set for January 12; with the Jury Trial scheduled for February 5, 2024.
Brandon Montrelli-Siaz had a Status Hearing. He missed a payment in June of $500. The Court reminded him that there is a specific payment schedule to which he must adhere. The defendant agreed to pay $500 today; so that December will be his next payment.
Paul Creason had his Pre-Trial Conference continued until October 10.
