Court Beat 12-15-32
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
Court Beat 12-15-32
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Kathy Seeley’s courtroom on Friday, December 15 is as follows:
Jody Giles appeared for an Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of criminal mischief and burglary. Her Omnibus is due January 26, 2024; Pre-Trial is set for February 16; with the Jury Trial scheduled for March 11.
Patrick Rambo had an Omnibus; where the State asked for a persistent felony offender to be added; pending the petition to revoke in Cascade County. Although his Jury Trial is scheduled for March 11; they are working to resolve this case.
Hector Martinez had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs (meth) with intent to distribute, or the lesser charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs (meth), and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, bail jumping, and a City Court charge of partner/family member assault (misdemeanor). A ‘global’ resolution is sought. In his elocution, Martinez stated that he was in possession of methamphetamine in May, at a traffic stop. “I missed my Pre-Trial Conference on October; I failed to appear.” A Pre-Sentence Investigation is ordered. He will be sentenced on February 16, 2024.
Paul Creason had a Change of Plea to the charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. In his elocution, he stated that “I knowingly possessed methamphetamine in March 2023”. A Pre-Sentence Investigation is ordered. Sentencing will be on February 9, 2023.
Casey Smith appeared for a Petition to Revoke a deferred sentence; he allegedly failed to remain law abiding; as he violated a Protection Order. His Evidentiary Hearing is scheduled to be on February 16, 2024.
Gary Hamilton appeared to request a suspension of his alcohol monitoring be removed from his bond conditions. Judge Seeley admonished him, requiring him to remain sober!
Bert Plaggmeyer had a Sentencing; to charges of DUI (6+). He must spend 5 years at Montana State Prison; consecutive to all other Sentences. He must pay a fine of $5,000. Commitment with Judgement to follow.
