Court Beat - 02/16/2024
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
February 16, 2024
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Kathy Seeley’s courtroom on Friday, February 16 is as follows:
Samuel Collins was to have a Pre-Trial Conference, but it was continued on June 14. There is a strong possibility that there will be a Federal Indictment in this case. His Jury Trial is scheduled for July 15.
Hector Martinez had a Change of Plea: pleading Guilty to the charge of bail jumping. In his elocution, he stated that he missed a Pre-Trial Conference, he was out of state. He was sentenced to five years at Montana State Prison, two years suspended. He receives 113 days credit time served.
George Marcuzzi had a continuance. He is to have a Status Hearing on March 15. His Pre-Trial Conference is set for June 14; with the Jury Trial scheduled for July 15.
Gordon Breeden is scheduled for a Jury Trial on March 11.
Casey Smith appeared on a Petition to Revoke a deferred sentence on allegations of 1) failure to remain law abiding and 2) failure to abide by a restraining order. He admits to those charges. He is Sentenced to a re-deferral of the original charges; with credit for street time 277 days.
Damien Duffy appeared for a Petition to Revoke a suspended sentence on a charge of failure to remain law-abiding. He will have an Evidentiary Hearing on April 19.
Adam Breeden had an Admit/Deny Hearing; entering denial to a charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. The Evidentiary will be on March 14.
Gary Hamilton had a Status Hearing. There are allegations of Hamilton drinking when ordered not to do so. This incident allegedly culminated in assault with a weapon. He is ordered to have no contact with victims or witnesses and to comply with the 24/7 program.
Lynn Sofil had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of 1) criminal mischief (restitution) 2) failure to stop at an accident and 3) failure to contact the vehicle owner of an accident. Omnibus is due by March 22; the Pre-Trial Conference is set for June 14; with the Jury Trial scheduled for July 15.
Jody Giles had a Change of Plea. A new Plea Agreement is received; March 11 is the date for a change of Plea.
