North Dakota Armed Robbery Law
State of Nebraska v. Mocktavin Dial
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with with first-degree false imprisonment, assault by strangulation, and robbery<br> <br> Mocktavin Dial was accused of assaulting a nurse in an Omaha hospital parking lot.<br> ... More...
$0 (10-17-2025 - ND)<h1> United States of America v. DeShaun Holmes </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, ND, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Robbery of a Mail Carrier </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Fargo, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Robbery of a Mail Carrier</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> On July 17, 2023, DeShaun Holmes, age 22, from Fargo, North D... More...
$0 (08-14-2024 - ND)State of North Dakota v. Arthur Prince Kollie
Fargo, North Dakota criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with intentional, knowing or with extreme indifference murder of a child, robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon.<br> <br> Arthur Kollie was accused of killing Jupiter Paulsen outside Party City in Fargo.... More...
$0 (09-15-2022 - ND)United States of America v. Abbot William Aho
Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with armed robbery.<br> <br> Abbot William Aho was charged with interference with commerce by threats or violence robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1951, which provides: <br> <br> (a) Whoever in any way or degree obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by robbery or ext... More...
$0 (04-12-2022 - ND)United States of America v. Josiah Thomas Aguilar
Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with armed robbery.<br> <br> Josiah Thomas Aguilar, age 21, Dilworth, MN, was charged with two counts of Interference with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery; Use of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence; Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Controlled Subs... More...
$0 (12-13-2021 - ND)United States of America v. Harleigh Josette Haugen
Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with armed robbery.<br> <br> Harleigh Josette Haugen, age 20, Fargo, ND, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Robbery. <br> <br> Investigation revealed that from May and continuing through June 2019, Haugen and Jordan Daniel Kraft, age 21, Fargo, ND, conspired with a group of young males and females to rob custo... More...
$0 (11-15-2021 - ND)United States of America v. Rufus E. Dennis
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with one count of Attempted Interference with Interstate Commerce by way of Robbery, one count of possessing a firearm during and in furtherance of a crime of violence, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm due to his prior murder conviction and one count of possession of a stolen weapon.<br> <br> Rufus E. Dennis, ... More...
$0 (08-06-2021 - ND)United States of America v. Teon Tyrik Berry
Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with armed robbery.<br> <br> Teon Tyrik Berry, age 20, of Fargo, ND, was charged with Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery. <br> <br> On June 6, 2019, Berry and a group of young males and one female robbed a customer of commercial sex. Berry's co-defendants posted an advertisement on "Sk... More...
$0 (05-16-2021 - ND)State of North Dakota v. Rolando Rodriguez
<center><h2><font color="red"> Bismarck, ND - Criminal defense attorney represented with <i> appealing from a criminal judgment after a jury found him guilty of gross sexual imposition, burglary, terrorizing, and domestic violence assault.</h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> Rodriguez was charged with gross sexual imposition, burglary,<br> terrorizing, intentional interference with a telepho... More...
$0 (01-12-2021 - ND)State of North Dakota v. Nyynkpao Banyee and Nyynkpao Banyee v. State of North Dakota
<center><br> <table><br> <td><br> <img width="400" src=" https://www.nd.gov/docr/offenderlkup/images/53346.jpg"> <br> </td><br> </table><br> <h1> <font color="red"> </font> </h1><br> </center><br> <center><br> <img width="400" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/subscription.gif?fit=300%2C42"><br> </center><br> <br> <br> <br> In these consolidated cases, Nyynkpa... More...
$0 (09-09-2020 - ND)United States of America v. Lonnie Alonzo Howard
<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/nd/images/bis4.jpg"><br> </center><br> Bismarck, ND - An Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 17 1/2 years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Escape<br> <br> Chief United States District Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced Lonnie Alonzo Howard, age 48, of Bismarck, North Dakota, on charges of Possession ... More...
$0 (08-18-2019 - ND)United States of America v. Lonnie Alonzo Howard
<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.usmarshals.gov/district/nd/images/bis4.jpg"><br> </center><br> Bismarck, ND - An Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 17 1/2 years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Escape<br> <br> Chief United States District Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced Lonnie Alonzo Howard, age 48, of Bismarck, North Dakota, on charges of Possession o... More...
$0 (07-17-2019 - ND)United States of America v. Daylin Takendrick St. Pierre and Dakota James Charboneau
<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/ephox_images/fargooutsidelookingup_1345405815450131553_1448293187413.png"><br> </center><br> Fargo, ND - Two Spirit Lake Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for their roles in the Murder of Carla Yellowbird<br> <br> United States District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier, District of South Dakota, sentenced Daylin Takendrick St. Pierre, ag... More...
$0 (03-04-2019 - ND)State of North Dakota v. Delvin Lamont Shaw
<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.grandforksherald.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_620/public/0B4mGrQ-jaMMQanp0NVFHVU1XajA.jpg?itok=0OSO0GTi"><br> <h2> <font color="red"><h2> </font> </h2><br> </center><br> [¶2] In June 2014, two men broke into Jose Lopez's apartment in Grand Forks. A fight broke out and one of the men shot Lopez. Lopez died from the gunshot wounds. Shaw was ... More...
$0 (01-04-2019 - ND)United States of America v. Daylin Takendrick St. Pierre and Dakota James Charboneau </h3>
Fargo, ND - Two Spirit Lake Men Change their Pleas to Guilty for the Murder of a Spirit Lake Woman <br> <br> Daylin Takendrick St. Pierre, Age 21, Spirit Lake Indian Reservation, ND, plead guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Robbery; Use of a Firearm in Relation to a Felony Crime of Violence; and Felony Murder before US District Judge Daniel L. Hovland Judge. Dakota James Charboneau, age 24, also of S... More...
$0 (11-18-2018 - ND)United States of America v. Derick Colin Wilkinson
Derick Colin Wilkinson appeals his conviction after a jury found him guilty of<br> assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault with a dangerous weapon. See<br> This opinion is being filed by Judge Gruender 1 and Judge Kelly pursuant to 8th<br> Cir. R. 47E.<br> 18 U.S.C. §§ 113(a)(6) & 1153; id. §§ 113(a)(3) & 1153. Wilkinson argues that the<br> district court abused its discretion b... More...
$0 (06-18-2018 - ND)Brandon Morel v. State of North Dakota <table> <td>
In August 2014, Morel was arrested and cited for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Morel moved to dismiss the refusal charge on the basis that the refusal statute was unconstitutional. The district court ruled the refusal statute was not unconstitutional.<br> [¶3] Prior to trial, the State moved to dismiss Morel's charge for driving under... More...
$0 (06-12-2018 - ND)United States of America v. Daniel Michael Twohearts
Columbus, OH - Fort Totten Man Sentenced on Firearms Charges<br> <br> DANIEL MICHAEL TWOHEARTS, age 24, of Fort Totten, ND, was sentenced before Circuit Court Judge Ralph R. Erickson (sitting by designation), on drug trafficking and firearms charges, specifically: Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Convicted Felon; Possession of a Stolen Firearm; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Con... More...
$0 (01-29-2018 - ND)Barry C. Garcia v. State of North Dakota <table> <td>
On the evening of November 15, 1995, sixteen-year-old Barry Garcia drove around Fargo-Moorhead with three teenage members of the Skyline Piru Bloods street gang. The teens carried with them a sawed-off shotgun owned by the gang and 10 to 15 shotgun shells. While driving in a West Fargo residential area around 10 p.m., Garcia asked the driver to stop, after which he and another young man exited the... More...
$0 (11-19-2017 - ND)Rodney Brossart, et al. v. Kelly Janke, et al.
During confrontations that extended over two days at the Brossart family<br> farmstead in Nelson County, North Dakota, Deputy Sheriff Eric Braathen tased both<br> Rodney Brossart and his son, Thomas Brossart. The Brossarts, including Rodney’s<br> wife, Susan, brought this action against Braathen, his supervisor, Sheriff Kelly Janke,<br> and Nelson County, asserting federal claims under 42 U.S.C.... More...
$0 (06-19-2017 - ND)State of North Dakota v. Christian Dupree Hall <table> <td>
On October 1, 2015, Hall was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver after a search of his backpack revealed the presence of Oxycodone pills packaged in baggies. Hall made his initial appearance on October 2, 2015 and was charged with the offense by information on November 5, 2015 at the preliminary hearing. On December 7, 2015, Hall moved to suppress the evidence,... More...
$0 (05-26-2017 - ND)<b>State of North Dakota v. Joshua Michael Peterson</b>
On April 30, 2015, Peterson was charged with burglary by criminal complaint. The criminal complaint stated Peterson was charged with burglary in violation of N.D.C.C. §§ 12.1-22-02, 12.1-22-02(2)(b), and 12.1-32-01. At the June 10, 2015 change of plea hearing, the district court initially asked Peterson for his plea for a charge of class C felony burglary. Peterson responded and pled guilty. Pe... More...
$0 (10-23-2016 - ND)<b>State of North Dakota v. Joshua Michael Peterson</b>
On April 30, 2015, Peterson was charged with burglary by criminal complaint. The criminal complaint stated Peterson was charged with burglary in violation of N.D.C.C. §§ 12.1-22-02, 12.1-22-02(2)(b), and 12.1-32-01. At the June 10, 2015 change of plea hearing, the district court initially asked Peterson for his plea for a charge of class C felony burglary. Peterson responded and pled guilty. Pe... More...
$0 (10-10-2016 - ND)<b><h3>State of North Dakota v. Deven James Schmidt</b></h3>
In March 2014, a law officer served a misdemeanor bench warrant on Devin Lavallie, Deven Schmidt's roommate. Schmidt answered the door and informed the officer that Lavallie was sleeping inside the residence. The officer followed Schmidt inside the residence to Lavallie's bedroom, while another officer remained at the door. Schmidt went into his bedroom and closed the door while the officer execut... More...
$0 (09-22-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Tommy Trent
Fargo, ND - Fifth and Final Defendant in the Taco John’s Robbery and Shooting Sentenced to Federal Prison<br> <br> Tommy Trent, 29, Fargo, North Dakota, was sentenced before US District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to serve two (2) years in prison followed by three (3) years of supervised release for Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence- Hobbs Act Robbery. Judge Erickson also ordered Tre... More...
$0 (09-13-2016 - ND)<b><h3>State of North Dakota v. Delvin Lamont Shaw</b></h3>
In June 2014, the State charged Shaw with murder and burglary for allegedly shooting and killing Jose Lopez after breaking into his apartment. At trial, Dametrian Welch testified he accompanied Shaw to Lopez's apartment. Welch testified Shaw kicked the door open, got into an altercation with Lopez, and then shot Lopez four times. Welch testified that after the shooting, he confessed to the police... More...
$0 (09-01-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Charlene Mae Corona
Fargo, ND - Grand Forks Bank Robber Sentenced to Federal Prison<br> <br> Charlene Mae Corona, 40, Crookston Minn., was sentenced before US District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to serve 9 years in federal prison for two counts of Bank Robbery. Judge Erickson also ordered that Corona pay $21,890.26 in restitution, serve 3 years supervised release, and pay a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims�... More...
$0 (08-14-2016 - ND)Allen Ratliff v. State of North Dakota
A jury found Ratliff and two others guilty of robbery, burglary, two counts of aggravated assault, theft of property, and felonious restraint in connection with an April 2012 home invasion in Grand Forks. This Court affirmed the convictions in State v. Ratliff, 2014 ND 156, 849 N.W.2d 183. In October 2014, Ratliff filed an application for postconviction relief alleging numerous grounds, including ... More...
$0 (07-28-2016 - ND)Nathan Ratliff v. State of North Dakota
A jury found Nathan Ratliff guilty of robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, theft of property, and felonious restraint. We upheld Ratliff's conviction in State v. Ratliff, 2014 ND 156, 849 N.W.2d 183. Ratliff then filed an application for post-conviction relief in October 2014. Ratliff was appointed counsel, and counsel filed a supplemental application. The district court held a hearing and dismi... More...
$0 (06-30-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Andrew Jerome Ford
Fargo, ND - Andrew Ford Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Crime Wave <br> <br> Andrew Jerome Ford, 28, Fargo, ND, was sentenced before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to serve eight (8) years and six (6) months in prison for Interference with the Commerce by Threats and Violence- Hobbs Act Robbery and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence. Judge Erickson also s... More...
$0 (04-20-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Carl Eugene Smith
Fargo, ND - Fargo Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Shooting During Taco John’s Robbery<br> <br> Carl Eugene Smith, 24, Fargo, ND, pled guilty before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to a two-count Indictment charging him with Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence- Hobbs Act Robbery, as well as Use of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.<br> <br> On or about Sept... More...
$0 (04-20-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Jeremy Craig Fahleen
Fargo, ND - Fargo Man Sentenced for Gate City Bank Robbery<br> <br> Jeremy Craig Fahleen, 35, Fargo, ND, was sentenced before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to serve 5 years and 3 months for bank robbery. Judge Erickson also ordered that Fahleen pay restitution in the amount of $3,808, as well as pay a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.<br> <br> On or about April 25, 201... More...
$0 (04-20-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Gary Wayne Thomas
Bismarck, ND - Arizona Man Sentenced for the Robbery of Two North Dakota Banks<br> <br> Gary Wayne Thomas, 59, of Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland on two counts of Bank Robbery, to which Thomas pleaded guilty to on November 17, 2015. <br> <br> Judge Hovland sentenced Thomas to five years and eleven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release... More...
$0 (02-18-2016 - ND)State of North Dakota v. Ryan Neil Anderson
In March 2013, the State charged Anderson with class AA felony murder after he killed Christopher King by stabbing him four times at Capitol Lodge "man camp" near Tioga, North Dakota. <br> According to testimony, Anderson moved to Tioga, North Dakota, to work in the oil fields as a foreman on a surveying crew. He hired family members and friends to work for him, including Rebecca Rodgers, his fia... More...
$0 (02-22-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Andrew Jerome Ford, and Carlos Henry Bethel
Fargo, ND - Two Men Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Role in Fargo Liquor Store Robberies<br> <br> Andrew Jerome Ford, and Carlos Henry Bethel, both 28, pled guilty before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to Interference with the Commerce by Threats and Violence-Hobbs Act Robbery and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.<br> <br> On September 28, 2015, Bottle Barn... More...
$0 (02-02-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Rico Jamal Brown and Calvin Michael Frederick Brown
Fargo, ND - Two Men Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Role in Taco John’s Robbery; Three Additional Men Charged<br> <br> Rico Jamal Brown, 27, and Calvin Michael Frederick Brown, 25, pled guilty before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to Interference with Commerce by Threats and Violence-Hobbs Act Robbery.<br> <br> On September 3, 2015, the Taco John’s restaurant, 2601 32nd Avenue Sout... More...
$0 (02-02-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Eric Lee Webb
Fargo, ND - Iowa Man Changes His Plea to Guilty in the Robbery of a Fargo Inn<br> <br> Eric Lee Webb, 31, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, officially changed his plea to guilty before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to a three count Information. The Information charged Webb with 1) Interference with Commerce by Threats and Violence-Hobbs Act Robbery 2) Use and Carrying of a Firearm during and in R... More...
$0 (01-29-2016 - ND)United States of America v. Albrecht
The appellant was convicted, pursuant to his pleas, of disobeying a lawful order, carnal knowledge, sodomy, and indecent acts with females under 16 years of age, in violation of Articles 92, 120, 125 and 134, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. §§ 892, 920, 925, 134. He avers on appeal that the evidence is legally insufficient to support his conviction of both specifications of committing indecent acts with 15-ye... More...
$0 (11-24-2015 - ND)Greywind v. State of North Dakota
Greywind previously pled guilty to committing robbery while in possession of a dangerous weapon. He filed an application for post-conviction relief on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel, imposition of a longer sentence than a co-defendant, and alleged the prosecuting attorney violated his due process rights. The claim of ineffective assistance of counsel alleged a failure of his att... More...
$0 (10-31-2015 - ND)Greywind v. State Of North Dakota
Greywind previously pled guilty to committing robbery while in possession of a dangerous weapon. He filed an application for post-conviction relief on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel, imposition of a longer sentence than a co-defendant, and alleged the prosecuting attorney violated his due process rights. The claim of ineffective assistance of counsel alleged a failure of his atto... More...
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