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United States of America v. Benjamin Paul Wiener
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343, bank fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1344, and aggravated identity theft in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1018. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Benjamin Paul Wiener, age 43, devised a fraud scheme to obtain money and digital currency from victims who invested with W
View VerdictMichael Gibson v. Greg Gibson, et al.
Watertown, South Dakota civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of fiduciary duty case. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Michael Gibson has twice unsuccessfully sued Greg, or Delores, or both for claims relating to GFLP. In the more recent of the two, Michael sued GFLP and Delores, alleging she had breached fiduciary duties as the general partner. At the heart of the
View VerdictUnited States of America v. John Stanford Roth
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute drugs in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> John Stanford Roth, age 58, of Glendale, Arizona, worked with others as part of the drug trafficking organization headed by Matthew Shade to distribute cartel-sourced fentanyl and methamphetamine fr
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Duane Rouillard, III
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault, resisting, and impeding a federal officer. In December 2022, Duane Rouillard, III, age 37, was in custody at the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility, in Todd County, South Dakota. On the evening of December 29, 2022, Rouillard assaulted a corrections officer by punching him multiples times in the head and face with a closed fist. This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe L
View VerdictSeamus Culhane, Turbak Law Office, P.C., Thomas Dickson and Dickson Law Office v. Bill Trovson
Watertown, South Dakota, lawyers represented the parties in a declaratory judgement actions. Bill Thovson, a South Dakota resident, contacted attorney Seamus Culhane, a South Dakota attorney, following the tragic death of Thovson’s wife, Paula, as a result of a car accident in North Dakota on July 28, 2020. Culhane agreed to represent Thovson and his minor daughter in relation to Paula’s death and the parties signed a legal services agreement establishing a one-third contingent fee.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Alysia Peneaux
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Alysia Peneaux, 32, served as a sub-distributor for a California- and Nevada-based drug trafficking organization which transported large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl from California to South Dakota and distributed it in the Sioux Falls area. Peneaux purchased methamphetamine from the organization, which she then re-sold to others in the Siou
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Kelly D. Warfield
Tyndall, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of simple assault against a Department of Corrections employee and one count of intentional damage to property. Count 1 for simple assault was charged under SDCL 22-18-1(1) and 22-18-1.05, and Count 2 for simple assault was charged under SDCL 22-18-1(5) and SDCL 22-18-1.05. Count 3 for intentional damage to property was charged under SDCL 22-34-1(1). Warfield pleaded not guilty to each offense.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of of ammunition by a prohibited person. Joseph Carpenter, 38, was indicted for Possession of Ammunition by Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in June 2025. The case arose on February 13, 2025, when law enforcement in Sioux Falls searched a hotel room where Carpenter had been staying and discovered ammunition of various types. Carpenter is prohibited from possessing firearms and amm
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Christopher Alan Becker
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with possession of a controlled substance, obstructing law enforcement and parole violation. Christopher Alan Becker, age 22, barricaded himself in his house in an effort to avoid being served with a warrant.
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Filimon Gebregzibher
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted murder. Filimon Gebregzibher was arrested and charged with attempted murder of an acquaintance. The victim is expected to survive his injuries.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Kaine Sander
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. In June of 2025, in Meade County, Kaine Sander, 22, of Sturgis, South Dakota, was the passenger in a car stopped by a police officer for having a cracked windshield. Sander possessed a revolver along with ammunition and THC. Sander had previously been convicted of a felony and as a result, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. To do so co
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Dylan Famer
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Dylan Farmer was accused of first and second degree murder in the 2024 death of Casey Shaffer in Sioux Falls. Farmer had accused Shaffer of being a pedophile and told authorities that he had witnessed a murder.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Garrett Heck
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Garrett Heck, age 30,is required to register as a sex offender and update his registration within three business days of relocation or change in employment or student status. On May 14, 2025, Heck updated his sex offender registration to reflect his new employment. On May 20, 2025, Heck was no longer working at his registered employment, but he did not update his regis
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Amanda Biteler
Canton, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. manda Biteler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (second offense) and released on bond. One of the conditions of her release was breath testing under the 24/7 alcohol monitoring program. Biteler was eventually permitted to enroll in “remote breath,” which allowed her to provide her required breath samples by remote testing. When a remote b
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Sam Reede
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a prohibited personal in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Sam Reede, age 38, was indicted by a grand jury.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Shawn Lant
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances (drug).
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Bai Pyne
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with threatening the President of the United States.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jamie Perez
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal possession of a firearm. Jamie Perez, 43, was indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in November 2024. He pleaded guilty on October 7, 2025. On September 28, 2024, Sioux Falls Police found Perez asleep behind the wheel of his running vehicle, stopped on a city street. The officers later placed Perez under arrest for Driving Under the Influence. Th
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Edward Clay
Sturgis, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with aggravated assault, grand theft, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Edward Clay, age 40, of Rapid City, accused of attempting to seat a 2025 ford pickup truck.
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Jodi and Scott Baldwin
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with burglary and grand theft. Jodi and Scott Baldwin of Sioux Falls, South Dakota accused for stealing from a business and leaving in a car. When the police stopped the Baldwin vehicle, the stolen items were found in the care.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jose Eduardo Rodriguez
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Mark Stephen Gullings
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production of child pornography. In October 2022, Mark Stephen Gullings, age 44, surreptitious photos of a minor female living in his home and under his care while she was in the bathroom. Gullings would put his phone under the bathroom door or over the shower curtain to take pictures of the juvenile’s genital area for his own sexual gratification. This case was investigated by the Brandon Police
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jose Doe
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with drug possession and drug trafficking. The South Dakota Highway Patrol made its largest-ever seizure of methamphetamine when it discovered 207 pounds of crystal meth during a traffic stop,
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Ruth Kazmer
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Beginning at least in July 2022, Ruth Kazmer, 60, a resident of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, organized a conspiracy to transport large amounts of methamphetamine from surrounding states into western South Dakota. Kazmer financed multi-pound shipments of methamphetamine and arranged for co-conspirators to transport the methamphetamine into South Dakota. No str
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Darwin Carlow
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Carlow was indicted for three counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender by a federal grand jury in May 2025. He pleaded guilty to one count on September 18, 2025. Carlow was charged following repeated failures to maintain his sex offender registration as required by state and federal law following his earlier federal conviction for a sexual offense in the Pi
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Dwayne Anderson
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with participation in a scheme to defraud an American woman from as early as 2010 until September 2017. Dwayne Anderson, age 36, was indicted by a federal grand jury in February 2023. In July 2024, Jamaican authorities arrested him and agreed to a United States request he be extradited to this country to face his federal charges. He pleaded guilty to Wire Fraud in September 2025. The conviction stemmed
View VerdictThe State of South Dakota v. Elias Stubbe
Howard, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first degree and homicide as murder in the second degree. Elias Stubbe, accused of killing Nichole Malfero, 56 with whom he had a relationship.
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Kray Bluebird
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:<br> <br> Murder (First Degree)- Premeditated<br> Murder (First Degree)- Commission of a crime<br> Murder (First Degree)- Commission of a crime<br> Attempted Murder (First Degree)- Premeditated<br> Attempted Murder (First Degree)- Commission of a crime<br> Attempted Murder (First Degree)- Commission of a crime<br> Attempted Robbery (First Degree)<br> Attempted Robbery (First Degree)<br> Attempted Burglary (
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Katrina Pauline Shangreaux, also known as Katrina White Whirlwind
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder in Indian Country.<br> <br> Katrina Shangreaux's two-and-a-half-year-old son died after she kicked him in the head and abdomen, hit him with a belt, bit him, and injured his scrotum.<br> <br>
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Andrew Cortes
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> Andrew Cortes, age 30, was found to be armed with a firearm when the was stopped by Rapid City, South Dakota police officers.
View VerdictMark Fiechtner v. America West Insurance Company
Canton, South Dakota insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Mark Fiechtner was in a motor vehicle accident in April 2018. Following the accident, Fiechtner sought medical treatment for neck pain, vision issues, and problems with his memory. Fiechtner made a claim for payment of medical benefits to his insurer, American West Insurance Company (American West), which paid the limits of medical benefits coverage under his po
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Bryant James Ross
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery.<br> <br> Assault is an act that causes someone to fear imminent physical harm, while battery is the physical act of applying force to another person. The key difference is that battery requires physical contact, which can be offensive or harmful, whereas assault does not, according to some jurisdictions. Some states, like California and Texas, use a combined "assault" charge that can cover b
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Bryan Ross
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to appear in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 3146(a)(l) and 3146(b)(l)(A)(ii).<br> <br> 8 U.S.C. § 3146(a)(1) is a section of the U.S. Code that defines the crime of<br> failure to appear, which is committed by anyone who knowingly fails to appear in court as required by the conditions of their release. To be found guilty, the government must prove the defendant was released, had a required court appe
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Shanteddy Two Eagle
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with <br> conspiracy to distribute drugs.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Donroy Shoulders, jr.
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with abuse of a minor in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1153 and 2243(a).
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Vincente Estrqde Leon, Jr.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defendant lawyer representing Defendant charged with illful injury resulting in serious injury, assault while participating in a felony, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a weapon while intoxicated.<br> <br> Vincente Estrqde Leon, Jr., age 35, accused for shooting a 31-year-old man woounded in the abdomen.<br> <br> <br>
View VerdictUnited States of America v. James Kooima
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography.<br> <br> Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Production of Child Pornography. <br> <br> James Kooima, age 47, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, five years of supervised release, a special assessment to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 in the amount of $5,000, a special assessment to the Amy
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Amanda Acosta
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in South Dakota.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<br> <br> Amanda Acosta, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, fol
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jericho James Ladeaux
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025. <br> <br> Jericho James Ladeaux, 32, was sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison, followed by thr
View VerdictUnited States of America v. James Daniel Lathrop
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025. <br> <br> James Daniel Lathrop, 31, was sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by three
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Matthew Zook
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<br> <br> Matthew Zook, 46, was sentenced to ten years and one month in federal prison, followed by fi
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Matthew Zook
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet <br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<br> <br> Matthew Zook, 46, was sentenced to ten years and one month in federal prison, followe
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Dylan Sanchez
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<br> <br> Dylan Sanchez, 33, was sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison, followed
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Amanda Acosta
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. <br> <br> - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<br> <br> Amanda Acosta, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by f
View VerdictUnited States of America v. James Kooima
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography.<br> <br> James Kooima, age 47, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, five years of supervised release, a special assessment to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 in the amount of $5,000, a special assessment to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance in the amount of $7,500, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fu
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jesse Norman White Bull
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual abuse of a minor.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Anfernee Rondeau
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated sexual abuse of a minor.
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Timothy Bellonger
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Timothy Bellonger, of Sioux Falls, was accused of stabbing and killing 70-year-old James Lipscomb.<br>
View VerdictState of South Dakota v. Timothy Bellonger
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> <br> Timothy Bellonger, age 54, was charged with shooting and killing a 70-year-old male succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital after law enforcement responded to a "weapons violation” near the area of 800 North Dakota Avenue.<br> <br>
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Alexis Mertens, Brandy Christman
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance <br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a woman from Slayton, Minnesota, and a woman from Aberdeen, South Dakota, both convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. <br> <br> Alexis Mertens, 28, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, follow
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