Court Beat 1-12-24
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
1-12-24
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Michael McMahon’s courtroom on Friday, January 12 is as follows:
Samuel Cascadden had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of 1) deceptive practices over the amount of $5,000. 2) theft of over $5,000 3) unsworn deception to police officers. Omnibus is due March 8; Pre-Trial May 10; Jury Trial is scheduled for June 10.
Kale Murgel had a Change of Plea. According to the Plea Agreement, Murgel pleaded Guilty to the amended charge of 1) criminal endangerment, 2) misdemeanor assault. 3) misdemeanor assault. In his elocution, Murgel related that in July of 2022, I had an argument with my brother, which I threatened. My mother and father got involved in Broadwater County. A Pre-Sentence Investigation is ordered. He will be sentenced on February 23, 2024.
Michael Coyle had a Pre-Trial Conference on a global resolution. Coyle is in custody. There will be a Status Hearing on February 9; Pre-Trial is set for May 10; Jury Trial is scheduled for June 10, 2024.
Tylor Castona had a Pre-Trial Conference, but his case may be resolved in the near future. As of now, his Jury Trial will commence on February 5; the State believes it will be a three- or four-day trial. Vor Dire (jury selection) will be at the Townsend Fairgrounds, with 150 jurors pulled. Jury instructions are to be filed by January 26.
Randall Buffington will have a Change of Plea on February 9, 2024. The case is close to a resolution.
John Loving’s Jury Trial of February 5 is vacated. A $5,000 arrest warrant is issued.
