Court Beat 12-07-23
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
Court Beat 12-07-23
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Michael McMahan’s courtroom on Thursday, December 7 is as follows:
Tylor Castona had a Bail Modification Hearing. His charges are tampering with a witness and tampering with or fabrication of evidence., The judge approved that the bail be reduced from $150,000 to $50,000; to run concurrent to other case. After posting bond, he must be fitted with a GPS and alcohol monitor.
Micheal Coyle appeared for a Motion to Continue. His charges are two counts of sexual assault, with the victim less than 16 years old, with the defendant older by three years or more. The judge conceded that he be able to travel to Lewis & Clark County.
Paul Creason had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, tampering with or fabrication of evidence, and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joel Speiser was sentenced on charges of criminal endangerment, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, theft (unauthorized use of personal property) and other charges. According to the Plea Agreement, he receives 3 years DOC; he is to be screened and placed in an appropriate treatment program. His sentence is to run concurrent to two other county sentences. He receives seven days of credit time served and must pay $80 fees and surcharges.
