Court Beat
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
August 23
Dee Gannon
MT43 News Correspondent
The criminal docket in Judge Christopher Abbott’s courtroom on Friday, August 23 is as follows:
Douglas Knight had an Initial Appearance, facing charges of felony partner/family member assault (3+) and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.
John Hansson appeared for a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to theft of a vehicle, 2 counts of tampering with, or fabricating physical evidence. In his elocution, he stated that he drove a vehicle that wasn’t his in Broadwater County and solicited help in changing the vehicle’s appearance. A Pre-Sentence Investigation is ordered. He is to have no contact with his co-defendant.
Lucas Browning had a Change of Plea; pleading Guilty to negligent endangerment. In his elocution, he related that he operated a vehicle after drinking too much in Broadwater County; causing a threat of bodily injury. He is Sentenced to a $600 fine, along with fees and surcharges of $80.
James Normand had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment, pleading Not Guilty to charges of DUI (4+), failing to signal for a turn, no driver’s license, and a headlight violation. Omnibus is due by October18, Pre-Trial is set for February 21; with the Jury Trial scheduled for March 17.
Kyler Stewert had been scheduled for an Evidentiary Hearing on multiple charges. That hearing is continued until October 25.
