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Sate of Montana v. Robert Lee Morrissey, Jr.
Date: 09-18-2026
Case Number: DC 21-874
Judge: Ashley Harada
Court: District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, In and For the County of Yellowstone, Montana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Scott Twito
Defendant's Attorney: Ryans Archibald
Description:
Billings, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of felony sexual assault.
Robert Lee Morrissey Jr., born in 1963, lived in several places before turning 18, including Laurel, Montana. After high school, he joined the military and left Montana. At that time, he and his sister, R.M., had become estranged. However, the siblings reunited in 2009, after which Morrissey would return annually to Laurel in the summer to visit family, often bringing his daughter and granddaughter. During those trips, Morrissey and his family would stay with his mother, who resided across the street from R.M., and R.M.’s daughter, S.M., who was born in 2006 and was a niece to Morrissey. Morrissey’s last visit was in 2017.
Robert Lee Morrissey Jr., born in 1963, lived in several places before turning 18, including Laurel, Montana. After high school, he joined the military and left Montana. At that time, he and his sister, R.M., had become estranged. However, the siblings reunited in 2009, after which Morrissey would return annually to Laurel in the summer to visit family, often bringing his daughter and granddaughter. During those trips, Morrissey and his family would stay with his mother, who resided across the street from R.M., and R.M.’s daughter, S.M., who was born in 2006 and was a niece to Morrissey. Morrissey’s last visit was in 2017.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Sate of Montana v. Robert Lee Morrissey, Jr.?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty.
Which court heard Sate of Montana v. Robert Lee Morrissey, Jr.?
This case was heard in District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, In and For the County of Yellowstone, Montana, MT. The presiding judge was Ashley Harada.
Who were the attorneys in Sate of Montana v. Robert Lee Morrissey, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Scott Twito. Defendant's attorney: Ryans Archibald.
When was Sate of Montana v. Robert Lee Morrissey, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on September 18, 2026.