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State of Montana v. James Joseph Main, Jr.
Date: 09-26-2024
Case Number: DV-19-45
Judge: John W. Larson
Court: District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District, Hill County, Montana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Hill County Montana County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
On November 25, 2006, Lloyd Kvelstad was murdered at a house party in Havre,
Montana. Evidence offered at trial established that when police arrived, Kvelstad's face
was severely beaten, a ligature made from a hoodie draw string was tied around his neck,
and his pants were down around his ankles. Additional testimony established that Main
was in a verbal and physical altercation with Kvelstad that night. Main was seen choking
Kvelstad to the point of unconsciousness several times, but Kvelstad regained
consciousness each time. Kim Norquay, another man at the party, slapped Kvelstad's face
a few times and simulated a sexual assault on him. Another witness, Red Elk, overheard
Main and Norquay discuss killing Kvelstad. Eventually, Kvelstad "passed out sleepingâ€
and he was carried to the bedroom. According to Red Elk, Kvelstad was alive and not
bloody when he left the house later that night at 11 p.
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Harve, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.
On November 25, 2006, Lloyd Kvelstad was murdered at a house party in Havre,
Montana. Evidence offered at trial established that when police arrived, Kvelstad's face
was severely beaten, a ligature made from a hoodie draw string was tied around his neck,
and his pants were down around his ankles. Additional testimony established that Main
was in a verbal and physical altercation with Kvelstad that night. Main was seen choking
Kvelstad to the point of unconsciousness several times, but Kvelstad regained
consciousness each time. Kim Norquay, another man at the party, slapped Kvelstad's face
a few times and simulated a sexual assault on him. Another witness, Red Elk, overheard
Main and Norquay discuss killing Kvelstad. Eventually, Kvelstad "passed out sleepingâ€
and he was carried to the bedroom. According to Red Elk, Kvelstad was alive and not
bloody when he left the house later that night at 11 p.
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Outcome:
Affirmed
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Montana v. James Joseph Main, Jr.?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Montana v. James Joseph Main, Jr.?
This case was heard in District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District, Hill County, Montana, MT. The presiding judge was John W. Larson.
Who were the attorneys in State of Montana v. James Joseph Main, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Hill County Montana County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Harve Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Montana v. James Joseph Main, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on September 26, 2024.