Court Beat 1-19-24
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
1-19-2024
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Kathy Seeley’s courtroom on Friday, January 19 is as follows:
Michael Billideaux appeared on a Petition to Revoke. His Evidentiary Hearing is set for February 9. Michael Billideaux had an Initial Appearance on a charge of Bail Jumping. Omnibus is due March 22; Pre-Trial is set for May 10; with the Jury Trial scheduled for June 10, 2024.
Tylor Castona had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to 1) assault on a minor. 2) partner/family member assault 3) partner/family member assault (second offense) 4) partner/family member assault (felony). In his elocution, Castona stated (with help from his attorney) that in July of 2022, he had an argument with his stepson; causing pain or injury in Broadwater County. Later, he had an argument with his stepdaughter, causing fear of bodily injury. The felony charge of partner/family member assault; in 2023 he had physical contact with his common-law wife, causing her pain. He also pleaded guilty to the charge of incest; admitting that he and his half-sister cohabitated (were having sex). A Pre-Sentence Investigation is ordered; he is to have a psycho-sexual evaluation done. He will be sentenced on March 8, 2024.
Lonnie Pruitt had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of 1) felony burglary; 2) felony criminal mischief; 3) felony theft of over $5,000; 4) tampering with, or fabricating evidence. Omnibus is due March 22; Pre-Trial is set on May 10; with the Jury Trial commencing June 10.
Brian Whittaker had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to a charge of 4th or subsequent DUI. In his elocution, he stated that he drove in Broadwater County with a blood alcohol count of at least .08; he has three prior convictions of Driving While Intoxicated. His Jury Trial of January 22 is vacated. He will be sentenced on March 22, 2024.
Adam Brannon had an Initial Appearance on a Petition to Revoke a deferred sentence of assorted compliance violations. An Admit/Deny Hearing is set for February 16.
