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United States of America v. Kolby Jae McKay
Date: 07-30-2026
Case Number: 3:24-cr-00066
Judge: Peter D. Welte
Court: United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Cass County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Samantha Schmidt Dahl and Lori Conroy
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Fargo, North Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in violation of 18 U.S.C. 113(a)(3) and 18 U.S.C. 1153, and assault and battery of a spouse by a intimate or dating partner in violation of 18 U.S.C. 113(a)(8).
Digested by: Kent Morlan
Kolby Woods, age 34, from Fort Totten, North Dakota, was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault of a Spouse, Intimate Partner, or Dating Partner by Strangulation related to an incident on March 13, 2024. McKay became upset with a woman, identified in the case as “Jane Doe,” with whom he was in a dating relationship. McKay grabbed a knife and held it to Jane Doe’s neck. Jane Doe pushed the knife away and McKay strangled Jane Doe by placing his hands tightly around Jane Doe’s neck until she almost lost consciousness.
Digested by: Kent Morlan
Kolby Woods, age 34, from Fort Totten, North Dakota, was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault of a Spouse, Intimate Partner, or Dating Partner by Strangulation related to an incident on March 13, 2024. McKay became upset with a woman, identified in the case as “Jane Doe,” with whom he was in a dating relationship. McKay grabbed a knife and held it to Jane Doe’s neck. Jane Doe pushed the knife away and McKay strangled Jane Doe by placing his hands tightly around Jane Doe’s neck until she almost lost consciousness.
Outcome:
The Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kolby Jae McKay?
The outcome was: The Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Kolby Jae McKay?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Cass County), ND. The presiding judge was Peter D. Welte.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kolby Jae McKay?
Plaintiff's attorney: Samantha Schmidt Dahl and Lori Conroy. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fargo Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kolby Jae McKay decided?
This case was decided on July 30, 2026.