Court Beat
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
Court Beat Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent The criminal docket in Judge Christopher Abbott’s courtroom on Friday, February 24 is as follows:
Hope Lee had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment; pleading Not Guilty to charges of criminal child endangerment (felony), (misdemeanor) DUI, and speeding (over 70mph). Her Omnibus is due April 21; the Pre-Trial Conference is set for June 16; with the Jury Trial scheduled for July 17. The court appointed the Office of Public Defender to represent her.
Candy Stryker had an Evidentiary Hearing; answering charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. The defense moved to continue the hearing until March 24. After discussion, the bond is set at $15,000.
Dylan Kimbrough appeared for a Change of Plea; pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, (second offense, misdemeanor). Charges of possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia are dropped in exchange for a Guilty plea. In his elocution, Kimbrough said that he was driving in Broadwater County, impaired. He will be sentenced on March 24.
Robert Brady appeared for Sentencing on charges of assault with a weapon. He pled Guilty to the charge on January 6. His Sentence is that he receive five years deferred; $300 fine, $200 Office of Public Defender fee; surcharges and other fees. He may not initiate contact with victims or witnesses (although they may initiate contact with him). He is to have a chemical dependency evaluation and a mental health evaluation, all within 90 days; and an anger management evaluation within 30 days. He is remanded into custody; to be released on March 10. His bond is exonerated.
