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State of North Dakota v. Jorge Villazana

<h2><br> Dickinson, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with reckless endangerment, terrorizin and and attempted murder.<br> </h2> <br> <br> <br> On May 4, 2022, Villazana was charged with one count of reckless endangerment, one count of terrorizing, and one count of attempted murder. On August 8, 2022, the State filed a notice of dangerous special offender based upon Villazana's use of a firearm during the commission of the three charges. On April 14, 2023, th

Lorry Van Chase v. State of North Dakota

<h2><br> Rolla, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking postconviction relief.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> Lorry Van Chase made application for postconviction relief. <br> <br> * * *<br> <br> In December 2023, the district court held an evidentiary hearing on Chase's allegations of newly discovered evidence. Regarding the medical record, Chase conceded that-upon review of the evidentiary hearing held on Chase's first application for postconviction relief-it was clear t

Marvin Nelson, et al. v. Persons Unknown, et al.

<h2><br> Watford, North Dakota real property lawyers represented the parties in a oil and gas mineral law case.<br> </h2><br> <br> Marvin Nelson, Michael Coachman, and Paul Sorum (collectively "petitioners") appeal from district court orders in McKenzie and Williams Counties dismissing their petitions to quiet title in certain minerals below the "Wenck line" of the Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea and awarding attorney's fees. Because the cases are factually and legally interrelated, we resolve

RMM Properties, L.L.L.P. v. City of Minot

<h2><br> Minot, North Dakota real property lawyers represented the parties in a planning and zoning dispute.<br> </h2><br> <br> In July 2023, Aksal Group filed an application with the Minot City Planning Department requesting the vacation of the Kyle's Addition plat and the approval of a preliminary plat to establish the Citizens Alley Addition, a new three-lot subdivision. The Ward County recorder recorded the Kyle's Addition plat on August 31, 1995. The Kyle's Addition plat contained a single

Suzanne Marie Sanders, f/k/a Suzanne Marie Bott v. Jason Richard Bott

<h2><br> Cavalier, North Dakota family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce action.<br> </h2><br> <br> Jason Bott and Suzanne Bott married in January 2008, and have two minor children. In November 2022, Suzanne Bott initiated a divorce action against Jason Bott. The parties entered into a stipulated settlement agreement, and a judgment reflecting the stipulated terms was entered on June 22, 2023.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> <br> Jason Bott asserts the issue on appeal is whether a contrac

State of North Dakota v. Carl Lavin Ford

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic violence.<br> </h2><br> <br> Carl Ford was found guilty.

Kyle Ruben Sanchez v. State of North Dakota

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking postconviction relief.<br> </h2><br> <br> Kyle Sanchez filed an application for postconviction relief. Sanchez argues the district court erred in denying his application, claiming he received ineffective assistance of counsel. He argues his trial counsel was not diligent in his representation or investigation of the case and did not properly review all of the pretrial information or interview witnesses to pres

United States of America v. Rhawnie Marcellais

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child abuse, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious mischief </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Belcourt woman sentenced to federal prison for child abuse, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious mischief</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Rhawnie Marcellais, age 42, from Belcourt, ND, was charged with c

Signe Ann Edison v. Jeffrey Bryce Edison

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota family law lawyers represented wife and husband in a divorce.<br> </h2><br> Plaintiff and Defendant disagreed about who should have primary residential responsibility for purposes of child support.<br>

In the Interest of A.J.E.

<h2><br> Grand Forks, North Dakota family law lawyer represented the defendant in a termination of parental rights case.<br> </h2><br> J.E., the mother, appeals from a juvenile court judgment terminating her parental rights to A.J.E. She argues the juvenile court erred in finding the causes and conditions of the need for protection are likely to continue or will not <br> be remedied.<br> <br> Grand Forks Cnty. Human Serv. Zone v. A.J.E. (In re A.J.E.), 2024 ND 192, 20240245 (N.D. Oct 24, 2024)

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with gross sexual imposition.<br> </h2><br> <br>

Sarah Irene Tracy v. Jason Lee Tracy

<h2><br> Mohall, North Dakota family law lawyers represented woman and man is a protective order proceeding.<br> </h2><br> <br> [¶1] Jason Lee Tracy appeals from a domestic violence protection order. On appeal, he argues the district court's finding of domestic violence was clearly erroneous because Sarah Tracy failed to show Jason Tracy caused or threatened actual or imminent domestic violence. We affirm the domestic violence protection order.<br> <br> I<br> <br> [¶2] In Nov

State of North Dakota v. Damon John White Bird

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with gross sexual imposition.<br> </h2><br> Defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea was denied.<br>

United States of America v. Kevin Daniel Torgeson

<h2>Fargo, North Dakota transportation of explosives by a person without a license and drug possession criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2<br> <br> 18 U.S.C. 842 provides:<br> <br> (a) It shall be unlawful for any person—<br> (1) to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in explosive materials without a license issued under this chapter;<br> (2) knowingly to withhold information or to make any false or fictitious oral or written statement or

United States of America v. James Alfonzo Lovejoy

<h2><br> Bismarck, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs.<br> <h2><br> 21:841(a)(1) AND 21:841(b)(1)(C) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; 18:2 AIDING AND ABETTING

Center for Reproductive Righs, et al. v. Drew S. Wrigley, et al.

Bismark, North Dakota Constitutional Law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs.<br> <br> The Center for Reproductive Rights and other challenged the North Dakota law that purported to outlaw abortions.

Loren Matthew Fisher v. North Dakota Department of Transportation

<h2><br> Bismarck, North Dakota restoration of driving privileges criminal defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> [¶1] Loren Fisher appeals from a district court judgment affirming the decision of a Department of Transportation hearing officer, which suspended his driving privileges for a period of 91 days. On appeal, he argues the Department did not have authority to suspend his driving privileges, because he did not receive the Report and Notice containing the temporary

Brandon Jerome Schwitzer v. State of North Dakota

<h2><br> Bismarck, North Dakota postconviction relief criminal defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> [¶2] On August 15, 2022, around 8:37 p.m., Schweitzer was driving a motorcycle without a license plate in Bismarck, North Dakota. Police tried to stop Schweitzer, but he rapidly sped away. The police attempted to again stop Schweitzer at 9:39 p.m., 11:14 p.m., and 1:20 a.m. During the pursuits, a North Dakota Highway Patrol aircraft and unmarked police vehicles follow

State of South Dakota v. Victoria Brooke Reiswig

<h2><br> Bismarck, North Dakota corruption of a minor criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> In 2023, Reiswig was charged with corruption of a minor, a class C felony, in violation of N.D.C.C. § 12.1-20-05(2). Reiswig filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds of corpus delicti, arguing the State lacked sufficient evidence to corroborate her confession and there was insufficient evidence of a sexual act having occurred between her and the minor.<br>

Robert V. Bolinske, Jr. v. Dale V. Sanderstrom, et al.

<h2><br> Bismarck, North Dakota defamation claim personal injury lawyer.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> The district court granted Sandstrom's motion for judgment on the pleadings, finding Bolinske's defamation claim was barred by the applicable statute of limitations, and "all of [Bolinske's] claims made in this action are frivolous and reasonable attorney's fees and costs will be awarded." A declaration of attorney's fees was filed. Judgment was issued and notice of entry of judgment was served.<br>

Jason Derek Anderson v. Olivia Jean Foss

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota family law lawyers represented the parties in a parenting plan dispute.<br> </h2><br> <br> Jason Anderson and Olivia Foss were never married but share one child, L.C.A., born in 2015. In July 2022, Olivia Foss filed a motion to modify the parties' parenting plan to provide her with sole decision-making responsibility, to require Jason Anderson to take L.C.A. to extracurricular activities during his parenting time, and seeking reimbursement for one-half of the health

In the Interest of W.S. - Erica Raguse, L.S.W., Cass Human Services Zone v. W.S., Hild; M.S., Father

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a terminating parental rights case.<br> </h2><br> <br> H.S. appeals from a juvenile court order terminating her parental rights to W.S. and W.S. She argues the court erred when it found the children were subjected to aggravated circumstances and when it found the conditions and causes creating the need for protection are likely to continue. We conclude the court's findings are not clearly erroneous and the court did not

Mary Wollan v. Innovis Health, LLC, dba Essentia Health West

<h2><br> Fargo, North Dakota personal injury medical malpractice lawyers represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> This is a medical malpractice action arising out of the care and treatment of Michael Wollan in September 2017. Michael Wollan was admitted to Essentia on September 21 and died on September 23, 2017. Wollan commenced this action against Essentia alleging claims of medical negligence and wrongful death. Wollan requested economic and noneconomic damages caused by Michael Woll

United States of America v. Anthony Lee Davis

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Bismarck, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Indianapolis, IN, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Anthony Lee Davis, age 32, of Indianapolis, IN, was charged with possession of a Firearm by a Convicted

United States of America v. Justin James Schneider

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Pierre, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assault by Striking, Beating or Wounding </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Watauga Man Sentenced for Assault by Striking, Beating or Wounding</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Justin James Schneider, age 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2023. A jury found him guilty of Assault by Striking, Beating

United Stdates of America v. Jason Lathe Hutchinson

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Bismarck, North Dakota\ criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexually Exploiting Minor Children </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Dunn County, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Minor Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In 2023, a report was made to law enforcement that Jason Lathe Hutchinson, age 54, of Dunn County, North Dakota, was placing

State of North Dakota v. Christopher Branden Enriquez

<h2><br> Minot, North Dakota revocation of probation criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> [¶2] Enriquez pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver or manufacture, a class B felony. Enriquez's sentence included probation. One condition of Enriquez's probation was he "not possess a firearm, destructive device or other dangerous weapon."<br> <br> [¶3] While Enriquez was on probation, federal officers from the Drug Enforceme

United States of America v. Daniel Cartagena-Rodriguez

<h2><br> Minot, North Dakota drug possession with intent to distribute charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> In December 2020, a confidential informant agreed to make a controlled purchase of fentanyl pills from Cartagena-Rodriguez at a hotel. The informant wore an audio transmitter that recorded his conversations with the suspect. The informant and Cartagena-Rodriguez discussed drug-trafficking activities. Cartagena-Rodriguez told the informant that h

United States of America v. DeShaun Holmes

<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 Dakota, robbed a postal carrier at gun point in Frontier, ND, and stole a key from the carrier to gai

United States of America v. April Elizabeth Bergman

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firearms Trafficking and Felon in Possession of a Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jamestown, ND, Woman Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Trafficking and Felon in Possession of a Firearm </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that on July 17,

United States of America v. Elizabeth Bergman

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firearms Trafficking and Felon in Possession of a Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jamestown, ND, Woman Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Trafficking and Felon in Possession of a Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> From on or about June 25, 2023 to July 9, 2023, April Elizabeth Be

United States of America v. Nathaniel Patrick Azure

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharges of Firearms in a Crime of Violence, and Brandishing of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> St. Michael, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharges of Firearms in a Crime of Violence, and Brandishing of a Firearm in a Crime

United States of America v. Nicholas Anfin Nesdahl

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexually Exploiting Several Minor Children </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Williston, ND, Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Several Minor Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Mac Schneider, District of North Dakota, announced that Nicholas Anfin Nesdahl

State of North Dakota v. Shawn Pozanc

<h2><br> Bismarck, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with rape and luring minors.<br> </h2><br> Shawn Pozanc contacted a 13-year-old girl, told her he was 15 and traveled to Bismarck to meet her.<br> <br>

State of North Dakota v. Christopher Houston Perman

<h2><br> Jamestown, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender.<br> </h2><br> <br> Christopher Houston Perman, age 33, of Jamestown, North Dakota was charged with failure to register as a sexual offender and prohibited acts A/controlled substances, Class C felonies, and false reports to law enforcement or other security officials, a Class A misdemeanor.<br> <br> Perman was also accused of possessing methamphetamine on April 3

United States of America v. Nathaniel Patrick Azure

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharges of Firearms in a Crime of Violence, and Brandishing of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> St. Michael, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharges of Firearms in a Crime of Violence, and Brandishing of a Firearm in a Cri

United States of America v. Nathaniel Patrick Azure

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharges of Firearms in a Crime of Violence, and Brandishing of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> St. Michael, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Discharges of Firearms in a Crime of Violence, and Brandishing of a Firearm in a Cri

United States of America v. Robert Marc Petrilla Watkins

<font color="red"><h2><br> Minot, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a felony.<br> </font </color="red"></h2><br>

Allen Tomlinson v. McLean County, et al.

Minot, North Dakota personal injury lawyers <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Anders&l=Larson&i=131852&z=58702" target="_new">Anders Larson</a>, Mark V. Larson, Shelby Larson represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Section 1983 provides an individual the right to sue state government employees and others acting "under color of state law" for civil rights violations.<br> <br>

United States of America v. Nicholas Morgan-Derosier

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving Videos of Toddlers Being Sexually Abused </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> North Dakota Man Sentenced to 40 Years Imprisonment for Receiving Videos of Toddlers Being Sexually Abused</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Nicholas Morgan-Derosier, age 36 of Grand Forks, ND, was sentenced to 40 years in federal p

United States of America v. Nicholas Morgan-Derosier

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving Videos of Toddlers Being Sexually Abused </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> North Dakota Man Sentenced to 40 Years Imprisonment for Receiving Videos of Toddlers Being Sexually Abused</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Mac Schneider, District of North Dakota, announced that on May 30, 2

United States of America v. Kyle William Johnson

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Bismarck, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), and one count of Possession and Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Mandan Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession and Disch

United States of America v. Cody James Belgarde

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Second-Degree Murder and Arson.</font </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b>St. Michael, ND, Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Murder and Arson </h2></center><br> <br> Cody James Belgarde, age 37, from St. Michael, ND, was sentenced to 327 months in prison following conviction at trial on charges of Second-Degree Murder and Arson.<br> <

United States of America v. Stacey Tyrone Fasthorse

<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Bismarck Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> On April 1, 2024, Stacey Tyrone Fasthorse, age 33, from Bismarck, North Dakota, pleded guilty to one count of Possession of a Firear

United States of America v. Joshua Paul Kranig

<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Large Amounts of Methamphetamines into North Dakota.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Minot Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Large Amounts of Methamphetamines into North Dakota from Mexico, and Trafficking Firearms into Mexico </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> United States Attorney Mac Schneider a

Amanda Wilson v. Cahoon Enterprises, LLC and Hayden Scott Parks

Fargo, North Dakota personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.<br> <br> North Dakota is a modified comparative negligence state It allocates fault to all parties involved, thus reducing how much each party can recover from the car accident. Since North Dakota is a modified comparative negligence state, drivers can claim damages so long as they were only under 50% at fault.<br> <br> For over 10 years Cahoon Enterprises has been growing with the Bakken.

Antonina Walden v. Hashi Shire, et al.

Fargo, North Dakota personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on auto negligence theories.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Morton County Court, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> North Dakota is a modified comparative negligence state It allocates fault to all parties involved, thus reducing how much each party can recover from the car accident. Since North Dakota is a modified comparative negligence state, drivers can claim damages so

Teri Knight v. Prudential Insurance Company of America

Fargo, North Dakota insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> North Dakota law provides that the following may constitute bad faith:<br> <br> d. Not attempting in good faith to effectuate prompt, fair, and equitable settlements of claims submitted in which liability has become reasonably clear.<br> <br> e. Compelling insureds to institute suits to recover amounts due under its policies by offering substantially less than

United States of America v. Melecio Rodriguez Medina

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a South Dakota Cocaine Conspiracy.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Federal Prison in a South Dakota Cocaine Conspiracy </h3></center></i><br> <br> Melecio Rodriguez Medina, 39, was sentenced to 27 years and three months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised rele

United States of America v. Terry Jon Martin

<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Fargo, North Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Theft of the "Ruby Slippers”.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> Minnesota Man Sentenced for the Theft of the "Ruby Slippers” from the Classic 1939 Film "The Wizard of Oz” </h3></center></i><br> <br> Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Duluth, MN, sentenced Terry Jon Martin, age 76, o