Havre City Court July 2015

Editor’s note: The computer program provided by the Montana state government to print media reports on court actions does not always list all fines assessed.

The following cases were resolved by Havre City Judge Virginia Seigel in July.

A woman born in 1993 and a minor when charged was fined $100 for minor in possession, under age 18, first offense. In a later case, the girl was fined $200 for MIP, under 18, first offense.

A woman born in 1992 and a minor when charged was fined $250 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense, was fined $100 for driving without a driver’s license in possession, amended from driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked; and was fined $200 for failing to give notice of accident by quickest means, apparent damage more than $500.

Natasha Lynn Peck, born in 1989, was fined $100, sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for endangering the welfare of a child, first violation.

Kaine William Hanson, born in 1982, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

Heidi Michelle Harrington, born in 1979, was fined $100, sentenced to 365 days in jail, 364 days suspended and one credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for partner or family member assault.

Shawntea Renea Gillespie, born in 1993, was found guilty of careless driving, no fine or sentence listed.

Dale Albert Cure, born in 1986, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, third or subsequent offense, amended from second offense, and was fined $100 for operating a vehicle with expired registration.

Sheldon Joseph Flying, born in 1969, was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for resisting arrest. In a later case, Flying was fined $1,500, ordered to pay $200 restitution and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 126 days suspended and 54 credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense. In a subsequent case, Flying was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal trespass to property.

Steven Paul Evans, born in 1958, was fined $100 for following too closely.

Tomi Nichole Bunney, born in 1988, was fined $200, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for criminal possession of marijuana, first offense, and was fined $200, sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. In a later case, Bunney was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for resisting arrest and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

David Nelson Jr., born in 1987, was fined $250 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for operating a vehicle with .08 percent blood alcohol concentration, first offense, amended from driving under the influence.

Anthony Demetrius Humphrey Jr., born in 1988, was fined $300 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and one credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked; was fined $500 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, 362 days suspended and one credited, for partner of family member assault, causing injury, second offense, amended from first offense; and was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal contempt.

Paul Dan Root, born in 1994, was fined $300, sentenced to 365 days in jail, 364 days suspended and one credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for partner or family member assault, causing injury.

Karol Lee Hudson, born in 1968, was fined $700 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, all days suspended, for negligent endangerment, amended from DUI, first offense.

Ronald James Miles, born in 1968, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 159 days suspended and 21 credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, second offense.

Jeffery Obryant Jones, born in 1978, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for resisting arrest and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

Henry James Daychild Jr., born in 1978, was fined $100, sentenced to 365 days in jail, 361 days suspended and four credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for partner of family member assault, causing injury, and was fined $100, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 176 days suspended and four credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for resisting arrest.

Dawn Faye Vanek, born in 1983, was fined $1,000 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, 364 days suspended and one credited, for aggravated DUI; was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked; and was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for each of five counts of criminal contempt.

James Daniel Reynolds, born in 1993, was fined $1,000 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, 335 days suspended and five days credited, for DUI, third offense, amended from aggravated DUI; was fined $250 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense; was fined $550 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked; and was fined $500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 155 days suspended, for criminal contempt.

Derek Paul Converse, born in 1984, was fined $50 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

Kyle Andrew Surber, born in 1988, was fined $25 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

Donald Patrick Mayer, born in 1974, was fined $2,000 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, 335 days suspended and one credited, for DUI, third offense.

A boy born in 1997 was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for MIP under 18, second offense.

Everson Mosquito, born in 1993, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for each of two charges: criminal trespass to property and criminal contempt, and was sentenced to 10 days in jail, five days suspended and five credited, for disorderly conduct.

Kodi Marie Bear, born in 1995, was sentenced to 365 days in jail, 363 days suspended and two credited, and was given a deferred imposition of sentence for partner or family assault, causing injury.

Daryl Gene Wright II, born in 1986, was fined $1,000 and sentenced to 365 days in jail, 364 days suspended and one credited, for aggravated DUI and was fined $100 for changing lanes when it was unsafe to do so.

Drew John Cole, born in 1980, was fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, all days suspended, for disorderly conduct and was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for each of two charges: obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and resisting arrest. In a later case, Cole was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 166 days suspended and four credited, for criminal contempt. In a subsequent case, Cole was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 166 days suspended and 4 credited, for criminal contempt.

Tanya Lee Vastine, born in 1990, was fined $100, sentenced to 90 days in jail, all days suspended, and was given a deferred imposition of sentence for assault.

Jessica Siya Lilleberg, born in 1991, was fined $300 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for DUI non-narcotic drugs, first offense.

Samuel Descharme, born in 1975, was fined $250 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense.

Tammie L. Laforge, born in 1967, was fined $50 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal contempt. In a later case, Laforge was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, all days suspended, for disorderly conduct.

A boy born in 2001 was fined $100 for MIP under 18, first offense.

A boy born in 1998 was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for each of two charges: partner or family member assault causing injury and MIP, under 18, first offense.

Daryl Ray Shortman, born in 1955, was fined $50, sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for disorderly conduct and was fined $200, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shelli Nicole Sayers, born in 1980, was fined $100, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for endangering the welfare of a child, first violation, and was fined $100, sentenced to 180 days in jail and given a deferred imposition of sentence for each of three charges: two more counts endangering the welfare of a child and one count of criminal contempt.

Machel Rae Hendricks, born in 1986, forfeited $100 bond for electronic communications device usage while driving.

A girl born in 1997 was fined $500 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Cameron Kenneth Wedlake, born in 1992, was fined $150 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without insurance, first offense.

Ruth Lydia Reyes, born in 1968, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for disorderly conduct and was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited for each of two charges: resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

Robert James Theboy Jr., born in 1969, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 170 days suspended and 10 credited, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. In a later case, Theboy was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 170 days suspended and 10 credited, for another count of driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked.

Linda Lou Moreno, born in 1954, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for disorderly conduct and was fined $50 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant.

Courtney Sletvold, born in 1996, was fined $500 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Demetrick Sintson Henderson, born in 1982, was fined $500, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked.

Colte Delane Laplante, born in 1983, was fined $100 for criminal contempt.

Heather Rose Cochran, born in 1988, was fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tyler Kim TheBoy, born in 1990, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

Melissa Ray Doney, born in 1979, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 166 days suspended and one credited, for each of two charges: driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked and habitual offender operating a motor vehicle.

Sara Michele Blatter, born in 1994, was fined $500, sentenced to 60 days in jail, all days suspended and given a deferred imposition of sentence for driving without a valid driver’s license.

A girl born in 2000 was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for MIP, under 18, first offense.

A boy, year of birth not available, was fined $100 for MIP under 18, first offense.

A girl born in 2003 was fined $100 for MIP under 18, first offense.

A girl born in 2002 was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for MIP under 18, first offense.

Latawna Renaedawn Carrywater, born in 1991, was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Sasha Georgette Snow, born in 1993, was fined $400 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended, for driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked and was fined $250 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, all days suspended, for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, first offense.

Sonya Marie McMahan, born in 1996, was fined $150 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without insurance, first offense.

Michael George Martinez, born in 1971, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 day in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for each of three charges: criminal trespass to vehicles and two counts of criminal contempt.

Gerald Alex Belgarde Jr., born in 1982, was fined $200 for each of two charges: failing to stop and identify self after striking an unattended vehicle and failing to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $1,000.

Latasha Lee Littlelight, born in 1981, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for criminal trespass to property. In a later case, Littlelight was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for theft obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

Shelby Lynn Walker, born in 1992, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for disorderly conduct.

Jennifer Rose Killsnight, born in 1979, was fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, six days suspended and four credited, for disorderly conduct.

A girl born in 2000 was fined $100 for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Mellissa Rose Snow, born in 1968, was fined $200 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited for criminal contempt and was fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for disorderly conduct.

Gary Dean Bearcrane, born in 1968, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for disorderly conduct.

Robert Manuel Arellano, born in 1981, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, seven days suspended and three credited, for disorderly conduct and was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended for each of three charges: obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, criminal contempt and resisting arrest.

Anthony Morgan Stuker, born in 1990, was fined $600 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for DUI, first offense.

Terry Lee Doney, born in 1976, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

Casey Christopher Gilbertson, born in 1996, was fined $350 for failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, second offense.

A girl born in 2001 was fined $100 for MIP under 18, first offense.

Jamie Lee French, born in 1988, was fined $200, sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for partner or family member assault, causing injury.

Brittany Leigh Henderson, born in 1995, was fined $50 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

Nikki Lynn Horn, born in 1983, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for each of two charges: obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, first offense.

Brandon Chase St. Marks, born in 1995, was fined $600 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for MIP, over 18, third or subsequent offense.

Maria Elizabeth Parker, born in 1986, was fined $800 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for DUI, first offense.

Barbara Dianne Richardson, born in 1958, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property; was fined $25 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for criminal trespass to property; and was ordered to pay $30 restitution on the case.

L.B. Bruce Collins, born in 1989, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with expired registration, no fine or sentence listed.

Josh Eugene Garcia, born in 1982, was fined $100, sentenced to 365 days in jail, 364 days suspended and one credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for partner of family member assault, causing reasonable apprehension of injury.

Barry Andrew Murnion Jr., born in 1993, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for each of two charges: endangering the welfare of a child, first violation, and unlawful transactions with children, first violation.

Matthew Morgan Swett, born in 1995, was fined $100, sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for disorderly conduct; was fined $100, sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for endangering the welfare of a child, first violation; was fined $200 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for MIP over 18, first offense; and was fined $185, sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, and given a deferred imposition of sentence for social host violation.

A boy born in 1997 was fined $300 for MIP under 18, second offense.

Joseph Peter Stiffarm Jr., born in 1962, was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for permitting unauthorized minor to drive.

Warren Lee Brown, born in 1975, was fined $100 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 178 days suspended and two credited, for criminal trespass to property.

James Lawrence Daychild, born in 1972, was fined $600 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 179 days suspended and one credited, for operating a vehicle with .08 percent BAC or greater, first offense, and was fined $300 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all days suspended, for criminal contempt.

Paul Lee Davis, born in 1954, was fined $500 for driving without a valid driver’s license and was fined $150 for owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, first violation.

Troy Hioshi Ito, born in 1996, was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for careless driving.

Gavin Robert Lewis, born in 1991, forfeited $100 bond for open container violation.

Daniel Edward Otto, born in 1987, was fined $200 for failing to give notice of accident by quickest means apparent damage over $1,000; was fined $200 for failing to stop and identify self after striking an unattended vehicle; and was fined $100 for careless driving.

Heather Kristine Sinclair, born in 1971, was fined $100 and given a deferred imposition of sentence for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Oscar Dean Gray, born in 1986, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

Samuel Alexander St. Marks, born in 1981, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

Matthew Allen Koontz, born in 1989, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine days suspended and one credited, for disorderly conduct.

Leslee Faye Parker, born in 1985, was fined $365 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 177 days suspended and three credited, for driving without a valid driver’s license and was fined $100 for open container violation.

Rueben Loran Stump, born in 1974, was fined $1,500 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, 148 days suspended and one credited, for theft, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, third or subsequent offense.

Dwight Owen Standingrock, born in 1989, was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, eight days suspended and two credited, for disorderly conduct.

In July, Judge Seigel also dealt with 60 tickets resulting in fines of less than $100 or jail sentences of fewer than seven days, as well as 43 charges that were dismissed by her or the prosecution.