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Date: 12-19-2022
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United States of America v. Feather Lynn Stillsmoking
Case Number: 4:22-cr-00070
Judge: Brian M. Morris
Court: United States District Court for the District of Montana (Cascade County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
On March 12, Feather Lynn Stillsmoking, age 32, was driving a 2003 Oldsmobile west on US 2 into East Glacier at a high rate of speed when the vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head on with an eastbound Nissan. A passenger, identified as John Doe, who was in the Oldsmobile, died at the scene of blunt force injuries. Another individual, identified as Jane Doe, who was the driver of the Nissan, suffered serious injuries. An analysis of Stillsmoking’s blood found alcohol, amphetamine and methamphetamine. Stillsmoking told investigators that she drank a fifth of vodka prior to the crash. Investigators determined that the Oldsmobile was traveling at 102 mph five seconds before impact. The speed limit at the crash location is a 25-mph restricted speed zone.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI, Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services, Glacier County Sheriff’s Office and Montana Highway Patrol.
18:1112.F INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER; Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 1153(a) and 1112
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18:113F.F ASSAULT RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 1153(a) and 113(a)(6)
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Homicide by Kent Morlan
Outcome: 12/19/2022 36 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian Morris: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING for Defendant FEATHER LYNN STILLSMOKING held 12/19/2022: AUSA Paulette Stewart, Jane Doe and Advocate (appearing by ZOOM), FD David Ness; and, Defendant (in custody), all present in person. Defendant S/T and answers questions from the Court. Indictment received and Defendant understands charges. Defendant satisfied with Counsel Ness. Maximum penalties, constitutional rights and right to a jury trial stated. Sentencing process explained. AUSA Stewart states elements of offense and offer of proof. Allocution; Offer of Proof incorporated. Court grants motion to change plea. Defendant pleads GUILTY to Count I & II of the Indictment. Court finds Defendant competent, plea knowing and voluntarily made. Court accepts plea. PSR ordered. Sentencing is set for May 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Government moves for continued detention; no motion by defense. Defendant remanded to USM. Hearing commenced at 2:47 p.m. and concluded at 3:23 p.m. (Court Reporter Yvette Heinze) (Law Clerk: L. Love), (Hearing held in Charles Pray Courtroom (Great Falls)) (ACC) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
12/19/2022 37 Order Setting as to Feather Lynn Stillsmoking. Sentencing set for 5/11/2023 at 11:00 AM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 12/19/2022. (KAH) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
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