Montana Death Penalty Law

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Violet Jeanee Littlelight </h2> </center>

Billings, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with carjacking resulting in death. Violet Jeanee Littlelight, 22, arranged for John Doe to pick her up at her residence in Billings. Prior to meeting Doe, Littlelight and co-defendants planned to rob Doe and take his truck. Once they took Doe’s truck, they planned to give it to a drug dealer in Hardin in exchange f... More...

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State of Montana v. Lane Cole Gibson

Great Falls, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder. Lane Cole Gibson,age 20, accused of the deliberate homicide for the stabbing death of Terrell Gage Johnson.... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Rex Wu, Jr.

Butte, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with cyber stalling. 18 U.S. Code § 2261 - Interstate domestic violence (a) Offenses.— (1) Travel or conduct of offender.— A person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or enters or leaves Indian country or is present within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States with th... More...

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State of Montana v. Dante Garriott

Billings, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Dante Garriott was accused for beating a nursing home resident to death. The Defendant was accused of punching and kicking Alan Wright, age 32, at a group home in the Billings Heights. He was 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 108 pounds, and he had the cognitive function of a 2- or 3-year-ol... More...

$0 (10-08-2025 - MT)

Claudia Riveron Verdecia v. T-T Contracting, LLC, et al.

Great Falls, Montana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence wrongful death claim. In Montana, a wrongful death lawsuit in a car accident case can be filed by the deceased's personal representative if the death was caused by another's negligence or wrongful act. This civil action seeks compensation for the surviving family members' losses, such as loss... More...

$1 (07-10-2025 - MT)

Patrick W. George v. Social Security Administration

Great Falls, Montana social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS for hsi application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits. The terms DIWC and DIWW do not directly correspond to specific laws or programs within the Social Security system. However, they are related to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and potentially refer to ... More...

$0 (07-08-2025 - MT)

United States of America v. Connan J. Kittson

Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute meth. 21 U.S.C. 841 provides: (a) Unlawful actsExcept as authorized by this subchapter, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionallyâ€” (1) to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or... More...

$0 (07-10-2025 - MT)

United States of America v. Hunter James Unfred

Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute meth. 21 U.S.C. 841: 21 USC Â§ 841(a)(1) â€“ Distribution/Manufacturing/Possession with intent to Distribute Statutory maximum generally is 20 years Five year mandatory minimum and maximum 40 years (21 USC 841(b)(1)(B)) if: 5 gram... More...

$0 (07-02-2025 - MT)

United States of America v. Rex Wu

Missoula, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with cyber stalking. 18 U.S. Code Â§ 2261 - Interstate domestic violence provides: (a) Offenses.â€” (1) Travel or conduct of offender.â€” A person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or enters or leaves Indian country or is present within the special maritime and te... More...

$0 (07-11-2025 - MT)

<h1> United States of America v. Orrin Richard Alden III </h1>

<h2><center> Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </center><center> 17-year-old sentenced to more than 29 years in prison for murder in shooting death of man on Crow Indian Reservation</h2></center> </h2></center> Orrin Richard Alden III, age 17-ye... More...

$0 (11-06-2024 - MT)

<h1> United States of America v. Garrell Robert Snell </h1>

<h2><center> Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with shooting death of another man on the Crow Indian Reservation </center><center> Hardin man sentenced to seven years in prison for role in shooting death on Crow Indian Reservation</h2></center> </h2></center><... More...

$0 (08-08-2024 - MT)

<h1> United States of America v. Roxanna Rae Lewis-Stella </h1>

<h2><center> Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stealing from elderly mother </center><center> Daughter who stole more than $700,000 from elderly mother in Lewistown while serving as caregiver sentenced to four and one-half years in prison</h2></center> </h2>... More...

$0 (06-06-2024 - MT)

Tammy Whilhite v. United States of America

Billings, Montana personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act negligence theory. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is federal legislation enacted in 1946 that provides a legal means for compensating individuals who have suffered personal injury, death, or property loss or damage caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission o... More...

$1 (01-10-2023 - MT)

Korrie Flugge and David Flugge v. United States of America

Helena, Montana personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident caused by a federal government employee. Here's an overview of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA): What it is: A federal st... More...

$1 (03-17-2023 - MT)

United States of America v. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson

Missoula, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act by unlawfully trafficking Bald and Golden Eagles. The government has acussed Simon Paul and Travis John Branson of hunting and killing bald eagles. The United States Attorney's office alleges the two men killed over 3,600 birds, among them an unspecified number of... More...

$0 (12-14-2023 - MT)

United States of America v. Belle Fourche Pipeline Company and Bridger Pipeline, LLC

Billings, Montana civil litigation lawyers represented Defendants accused of violating the Clean Water Act, pipeline safety laws and North Dakota state laws relating to oil spills in Montana and North Dakota. "Today's settlement is the result of federal and state partners working together to comprehensively address oil spills and assess a significant penalty to deter future violations,�... More...

$12500000 (07-31-2023 - MT)

United States of America v. Terrance Travis Aimsback

Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with murdering a woman during an argument on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Terrance Travis Aimsback, 35, pleaded guilty in March to second degree murder as charged in an indictment. "Aimsback earned this significant sentence based on his violent conduct that led to murdering his romantic partner. We wi... More...

$0 (07-12-2023 - MT)

United States of America v. Heather Dawn Smith, a/k/a Heather Dawn Yellow Owl

Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with second-degree murder on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Heather Dawn Smith, aka Heather Dawn Yellow Owl, 32, appeared for arraignment on a superseding information charging her with second degree murder and pleaded guilty to the crime. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The court wi... More...

$0 (05-31-2023 - MT)

Howard Mount, Jr. v. United States of America

Missoula, Montana personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act Medical Malpractice theory. The claims made and defenses asserted by the parties relating to the death of Howard Mount, Sr. are not available. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that waives the sovereign immunity of the United States and allows individua... More...

$0 (04-10-2023 - MT)

United States of America v. James Earl Magee

Las Vegas, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with stealing mail. <table> <h1> <center> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/nevada/news/lasvegas/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Law Vegas</a> </center> </h1> </table> </center> Following a three-day trial, James Earl Magee, 32, of Las Vegas, was found guilty of ... More...

$0 (01-27-2023 - MT)

United States of America v. Christopher Patrick Cruz

At first glance, there appears to be something odd about a court of law in a diverse nation such as ours deciding whether a specific individual is or is not "an Indian.â€ 1 Yet, given the long and complex relationship between the government of the United States and the sovereign tribal nations within its borders, the criminal jurisdiction of the federal government of... More...

$0 (02-10-2009 - MT)

State of Montana v. Grant Alan West

Kellispell, Montana criminal law lawyer represented Defendant, charged with robbery, aggravated kidnapping and criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Grant Alan West, age 38, of Columbia Falls, Montana was of using a firearm to stage a holdup on Apirl 13, 2022. He walked into a pharmacy located on Ninth Street in Kallispell with a gun and demand Percocet. Defendant forced the employees ... More...

$0 (01-05-2023 - MT)

Daron F. Brooker v. Social Security Administration

Billings, Montana social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for benefits by HHS. Plaintiff Daron F. Brooker ("Brookerâ€) filed a complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Â§ 405(g) of the Social Security Act, requesting judicial review of the final administrative decision of the Commissioner of Social Security ("Commissioner�... More...

$0 (08-08-2022 - MT)

Estate of Kenda K. Gould and Charles Patrick Grould v. United States of America, United States Forest Service

Missoula, Montana personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant United States of America on wrongful death negligence theory claiming $6.77 million in damages.... More...

$0 (07-06-2022 - MT)

YANKTON COUNTY v. MCALLISTER

<center><h3><h3> Pierre, South Dakota - Civil Litigation lawyer represented defendant with alleging the complaint against them was frivolous. </h3></center></center>> Luke McAllister owned and operated MTD d/b/a Fire & Ice.1 Luke's brother, Cam McAllister, is a co-owner of MTD. In October 2017, Cam emailed Garrity regard... More...

$0 (07-04-2022 - MT)

J & L LANDS, LP v. JERRY W. NEZAT

<center><h3><h3> Helena, Montana - Real Estate lawyer represented Defendant and Appellant with appeals from the orders awarding a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his homestead property. </h3></center></center> Nezat and his late wife Dixie Nezat were married for 45 years. Dixie died in October 2008. The couple owned a... More...

$0 (07-04-2022 - MT)

J & L Lands, L.P. v. Jerry W. Nezat

Kalispell, Montana real property law represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant seeking a portion of the sale of a homestead. ¶2 Nezat and his late wife Dixie Nezat were married for 45 years. Dixie died in October 2008. The couple owned a 20-acre tract of land (the "Propertyâ€) in Flathead County as tenants-in-common. In 1996, they built a home on the Property and filed a <... More...

$0 (06-07-2022 - MT)

United States of America v. Kathy Ann Hendrickson

Missoula, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with cyberstalking a Montana man and Montana public officials by hacking the man's email and sending harassing and threatening communications. Kathy Ann Hendrickson, also known as Kathy Thorberg, 60, of Walla Walla, Washington, was convicted on Feb. 16 of cyberstalking following a three-day trial. Kathy Ann H... More...

$0 (05-26-2022 - MT)

Claire Abbott v. United States of America

Great Falls, Montana personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued the United States of America on a Government Tort Claim Act medical malpractice wrongful death theory claiming that Granville Stuart Abbott died as a direct result of substandard care.... More...

$0 (04-18-2022 - MT)

State of Montana v. Dillon Patrick Pierce

Butte, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with rape. Dillon Patrick Pierce, ate 31, was accused of raping a young woman in her house on a December night in 2019. The jury found Dillon Patrick Pierce guilty of sexual intercourse without consent, which in this case carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. District Judge Robert Whelan ordered a pre... More...

$0 (03-22-2022 - MT)

State of Montana v. Bradley Jay Hillious

Kalispell, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with killing his wife. Bradley Jay Hillious, age 35, was charged with first-degree murder for killing his wife, Amanda Hillious, and then claiming she fell down the stairs accidentally. The State claimed that Hillious strangled his wife in a deliberate act that caused her death. Defendant's lawye... More...

$0 (01-14-2022 - MT)

Barbar A. Gison, et al. v. United States of America

Great Falls, Montana personal injury attorney represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on federal tort claims act medical malpractice negligence theories claiming to have suffered injuries and/or damages as a direct result of of the death of Johnny G. Gibson who died as a direct result of substandard care. ... More...

$0 (01-16-2020 - MT)

Jamaal Hampton v. United States of America

Billings, Montana personal injury attorney represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a federal tort claims act medical malpractice negligence theory claiming to have suffered injuries and/or damages as a direct result of the death of Earlajah Raye Miller as a direct result of substandard medical care. ... More...

$0 (12-06-2021 - MT)

Estate of Sean Patrick O'Brien v. City of Livington, et al.

Billings, MT: Civil rights personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on excessive force wrongful death theories claiming that Sean Patrick O'Brien was shot and killed in 2016 by Livingston police officers Kevin Engle, Andrew Emanuel and/or Dale Johnson. Plaintiffs claimed that the officers were negligence, used excessive force and violated department policies. Def... More...

$0 (08-25-2021 - MT)

United States of America v. Danielle Marie Marceau

Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with voluntary manslaughter in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1112, which provides: (a) Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. It is of two kinds: Voluntaryâ€”Upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion. Involuntaryâ€”In the commission of an unlawful act not amountin... More...

$0 (08-04-2021 - MT)

MARKUS HENDRIK KAARMA v. STATE OF MONTANA

<center><h2> Helena, Montana - Criminal defense attorney represented Markus Hendrik Kaarma with a deliberate homicide charge. </h2></center> In April 2014, Kaarma's Missoula home, which he shared with his partner Janelle Pflager (Pflager) and their infant son, was burglarized twice when they left their garage door partially open. After the two b... More...

$0 (06-25-2021 - MT)

United States of America v. Jarard David Threefingers

Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter. Jerard David Threefingers, 31, was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The government alleged that on March 6, 2020, Threefingers was at a Muddy Cluster house, on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, where he was hanging out and drinking with the victim, identified as J... More...

$0 (05-09-2021 - MT)

United States of America v. Jason Avery Mattson

Great Falls, Montana murder charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Jason Avery Mattson, 30, who was charged with second degree murder and to kidnapping in Indian Country. The government alleged that on March 3, 2020, law enforcement was called to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation after the discovery of a body, which showed signs of homicide. The body was identified as John D... More...

$0 (04-02-2021 - MT)

In re Dailey

Helena, Montana - Deighan Law, LLC, p/k/a Law Solutions Chicago and doing business as UpRight Law (UpRight) was accused of misconduct relating to UpRight's representation of Montana consumers as debtors or prospective debtors in bankruptcy cases. "Lawyers who misrepresent their services to vulnerable clients and fail to perform as promised harm debtors, creditors, and the integrity of t... More...

$0 (03-11-2021 - MT)

STATE OF MONTANA v. JASON HARRISON

<center><h2> Helena, Montana - Criminal defense attorney represented Jason Harrison with arguing the District Court erred by denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.</h2></center> Harrison was charged with one count of felony Deviate Sexual Conduct, two counts of misdemeanor Violation of an Order of Protection, six counts of felony Violati... More...

$0 (02-04-2021 - MT)