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Jury Trial Comes To Speedy Conclusion, Newton Found Guilty Of Four Felonies

February 28, 2019 by Austin for Montana

From the Culberston Searchlight:

The felony charges against Newton include two counts of criminal endangerment, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted person. He was also convicted of one count of reckless driving, a misdemeanor….Criminal endangerment carries a maximum of 10 years imprisonment. Assault with a weapon carries a maximum $50,000 fine and imprisonment up to 20 years. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted person brings a sentence of not less than two years with a maximum of 10 years. The reckless driving carries a maximum of 90 days in jail. A sentencing date will be set after completion of a pre-sentence investigation report by Probation & Parole.

…Roosevelt County Attorney Austin Knudsen told the Herald-New, “I thought it went well. We got convictions and he’s facing some serious jail time. I think on the top end he’s looking at 50 years.”

 

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