David Sharbutt, 31, of Fort Fairfield, criminal threatening with a weapon. Misty R. Hafford, 36, of Fort Fairfield, theft. An initial appearance occurs before an indictment by a grand jury. If you elect a bench trial, the judge will set a date for the trial, and each side will appear and present their case, and then the judge will decide whether there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime as charged. Corey Alexander was indicted on counts of burglary, domestic violence terrorizing, creating a police standoff, violating conditions of release (2 counts) and refusing to submit to arrest. Camden library to receive Hannaford Helps reusable bag donations. Aaron K. Lindsay, 35, of Augusta, aggravated criminal mischief and violation of condition of release, Oct. 15, in Augusta. The Unified Criminal Docket is intended to streamline the criminal process and move criminal cases through the system more efficiently. Also indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury, which met Feb. 24 and 25, were: Damien A. Brooks, 31, of Cambridge, unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), violation of condition of release and criminal forfeiture of $63.75, Oct. 16, 2021, in Waterville. You may appeal your conviction (which is the finding that you committed a crime) to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court. P. 41(g). The Law Court invited amicus briefs and supplemental briefs from the parties on issues relating to a defendants rights to counsel under the Maine Constitution before being interrogated by law enforcement. Before the unified criminal docket, the Superior Court heard certain crimes, while the District Court heard other crimes. AllTraverse Jurorswhowere selected for State vJustin Philbrook need to reportThursday March 2nd at 9:00 for the start of the trial. The District Court terminated Jennifer N.s parental rights to her children. At the hearing, the State presented the retired POs notes and a different POs affidavit and testimony. Ashley Belyea, 33, was arrested by Houlton police in November . On the first day of trial, the State, stating that an investigation suggested that Norris was stopped in Somerset County more than 1,800 feet from the border with Penobscot County, moved to dismiss the matter without prejudice so that Norris could be indicted in Somerset County. Ryan P. Bradstreet, 28, of Fort Fairfield, aggravated trafficking of drugs (2 counts), possession of a firearm by a felon, illegal possession of a hypodermic apparatus, failure to stop for police, disorderly conduct, operating after license suspension, driving to endanger, criminal forfeiture (3 counts) and unlawful possession of drugs. Public Releases If the jury cannot agree, it will be considered a hung jury. Please do not bring your phones into the courthouse as the marshal will have to take it and put it away for you until you leave. Charles C. Lagasse, 75, of Mapleton, gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact (3 counts), sexual misconduct with a child, visual sexual aggression (2 counts), and assault. Law enforcement initiated a traffic stop near the border between Palmyra and Newport. Nicole M. Welch, 40, of Winthrop, operating after revocation, July 27, in Augusta. Norris was then charged for the same conduct in Somerset County. Elisa N. Robbins, 35, Waldoboro, aggravated trafficking in drugs (cocaine), violation of a condition of release in December 2021 in Knox County, criminal forfeiture of $1,185. Copyright 2023 See Offers. Jayson J. Zachary Crouch, 21, of Mars Hill, aggravated operation under the influence, operating beyond license restrictions. Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Divorce & Parental Rights & Responsibilities, Katherine M. Hudson-MacRae; Rory A. McNamara, William N. Palmer; James M. Bowie; Matthew S. Wahrer. If the jury rules against you, your attorney may move the court for a judgment notwithstanding the jurys verdict by arguing that there were no facts sufficient for the jury to find beyond a reasonable doubt as it did. Others included on the list of indictments for October, released on Friday, Feb. 19, were as follows: Joshua J. Clark, 27, of E. Plantation, domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing, possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of conditions of release. Grand jury indictments. Nicholas Norris was charged in Penobscot County with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs (Class A), unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs (Class B), and criminal forfeiture. If the Defense does put on a case because it believes it is necessary to create a reasonable doubt, the Defense will then put on its own witnesses and enter its own exhibits. A peremptory strike is essentially a veto of a particular juror without having to explain why. Troop F Press Release. The aggravated assault charges are Class A crimes, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23. If you have any questions, please call 882-6363 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (WAGM) Grand Jury month of October. Residents see major increase in electricity bills, Rockland area school district to hold job fairs, St. George nomination deadline nears for May election, New members join Waldo Theatre Board of Directors. **10:00 AM**** 18, 32, 135, 175, 204, 228, 254, 297. ALL NEW Incoming March 2023 jurors are to make a note to check this website after 6pm on Thursday, March 2nd for reporting instuctions on Friday, March 3rd. Oral arguments are at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland unless otherwise indicated. PROHIBITION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:Please be advised that pursuant to Administrative Order JB-20-01, use of electronic devices during trial or while in deliberations are prohibited and all devices will need to be temporarily surrendered. (b) Objections to Grand Jury and to Grand Jurors. In Maine, there are currently two different criminal systems in the Courts, depending on which county you are being prosecuted. Oxford County Superior Court - South Paris. The Probate Court determined that the November 2016 document was not a valid holographic will and that the April 2016 will was therefore controlling. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. In the Unified Criminal Docket, the Court uses a trailing docket, in which cases are put in standby mode until it is their turn to be tried. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Easlers PO moved to revoke Easlers probation on the grounds that he failed to comply with those conditions. Justin C. Porter, 36, of Clinton, theft by unauthorized taking and violation of condition of release, between July 12 and July 14, in Waterville. The prosecution will present its case in chief first. Copyright 2023 After a jury trial, Norris was convicted of two counts of trafficking of scheduled drugs (Class A), unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs (Class B), and criminal forfeiture. Cody Hamilton, 23, Vinalhaven, aggravated assault, violation of a condition of release, assault in April 2021 on North Haven. (a) Number of Grand Jurors. At the initial appearance, you will be informed of the charges. State of Maine Judicial Branch Kevin Hornby, 22, North Haven, aggravated assault and two counts of assault in April 2021 on North Haven. Once you have been indicted, you will then be prosecuted. You may be summonsed to serve as a trial juror or grand juror. Elizabeth C. Shumway, 27, of Caribou, reckless conduct with a firearm, domestic violence criminal threatening with a weapon, criminal misconduct. COURT ALERTS IN EFFECT. The nine-hour standoff started after Alexander showed a knife to officers. Christina D. Love, 39, of West Gardiner, criminal operating under the influence and operating beyond license condition or restriction, Sept. 4, in Augusta. Tiffany M. Hyson, 33, of Madawaska, unlawful trafficking, unlawful furnishing. For all crimes carrying jail time as a possible sentence, you are constitutionally entitled to a court-appointed attorney if you cannot afford one. Brandon W. Wheeler, 24, Albion, theft, unauthorized use of property in August 2021 in Thomaston. Fair Elections Portland and fifteen voters (collectively Fair Elections) sought judicial review in the Superior Court. Oakes learned of the cloud on the title and filed a complaint in the Superior Court against the Town seeking a declaratory judgment that the State is the rightful owner of the property and requesting damages for the purchase price and taxes that she had paid on the property. Devon M. Espling, 31, of Limestone, eluding, operating under the influence, criminal speed, improper attachment of licence plates, and violation of conditions of release. Brain D. Vrieze, 28, of Hodgdon, aggravated criminal misconduct, trafficking of alcohol in an adult correctional facility. After the rebuttal stage, each side will then present closing arguments to the jury, explaining their legal positions and asking the jury to rule in their favor. On November 18, 2021 a Grand Jury in Aroostook County indicted Melissa Carney 36 YOA of Presque Isle for Aggravated Trafficking Scheduled Drugs-Resulting in Death, a Class A crime in relation to the man's death. A grand jury indicts Murdaugh on nine counts of tax evasion, alleging he failed to pay almost $487,000 in state income taxes while making nearly $14 million over nine years. Comments are not available on this story. Tominsky further argues that the Superior Court erred in dismissing his appeal regarding the certificate of occupancy because it was not of a similar nature to the prior building-permit appeal. Once a case is up for a trial, the jury will be impaneled, and the trial will begin. Joseph Ackley filed an application for informal probate of Theodore Ackleys estate along with a purported will dated April 2016. Mark A. Gagne, 36, of Fairfield, aggravated assault, Aug. 30, in Augusta. He allegedly held the girl down with his foot on her back and struck her at least seven times with a belt, then lifted her up, off the ground, with his hands around her neck, according to an affidavit filed by Luis Rodriguez, a Waterville Police officer. Kurt T. Doody, 25, of Woodland, operating after license revocation, failure to stop, driving to endanger. Jonathan David Reynolds, 31, of Oakland, domestic violence assault, Jan. 27, in Augusta. In part, Maines criminal process is designed to facilitate plea deals between the State and the Defendant. The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of Francis and Maryann Janusz on their complaint for foreclosure against Eric Bacon. Ryan M. Birkbeck, 23, of Litchfield, burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and theft by unauthorized taking, Aug. 27, in Litchfield. Kathy A. LaPlante, 58, of Mount Vernon, criminal operating under the influence and operating after suspension, Oct. 24, 2021, in Readfield. Jury Status Notices Face masks are not required to enter a courthouse or other Judicial Branch facility. A Fort Kent woman who led police on a high-speed chase through the Madawaska Lake area, reaching speeds of 105 miles per hour, was among 15 people indicted by the Aroostook County Grand Jury in December. Keighan A. Robichaud Griffin, 25, of Fort Fairfield, unlawful possession, aggravated trafficking. James E. Campbell Jr., 50, of Fort Fairfield, unlawful sexual contact. This will provide you with an opportunity to either research the charges against you more closely or retain a lawyer to assist you. The Caribou District Courthouse on Sweden Street appears in an October 2019 file photo. Scott Morrison, 46, of Farmingdale, unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs (cocaine), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (Suboxone), and forfeiture of $12,925, May 17, 2021, in Gardiner. The second step is for the Court to evaluate the mitigating and aggravating factors of the offense to determine the maximum imprisonment period. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Cross, 33, of Caribou, operating after license revocation. Once the motion hearings are complete, the Court will set the matter for either a bench trial (trial by judge) or a jury trial (trial by 12 fellow citizens). CR Panel #4-State vs. Samsone DO NOT NEED TO REPORT on Tuesday, February 28th The case has been resolved Jurors include 15, 16, 22, 25, 40, 70, 79, 83, 101, 108, 151, 162, 170, 182, 187. You may also call the jury information line: 1-800-322-2240. Add your email address and we'll send you central Maine news, weather updates and traffic alerts as they happen. Aaron R. Dodd, 26, of Woodland, burglary, theft, aggravated criminal misconduct, and violation of conditions of release. The trial court granted the motion over Norriss objection. The third step is a careful balancing of an acknowledgment of the seriousness of the crime together with the Maine legislatures goal of rehabilitating criminal defendants so that they can have a crime-free life after conviction. Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Divorce & Parental Rights & Responsibilities. Devin Joseph Chambers, 26, Maine State Prison, assault on an officer in January 2021. Thomas A. Thomas II., 46, of Belfast, two counts of violation of condition of release, Nov. 24, 2021, in China. Will Mariners or Red Riots punch golden ticket? All rights reserved. The defense attorney may cross-examine some witnesses where they think appropriate and may challenge certain evidence as inadmissible under the Maine Rules of Evidence which control at any criminal trial. Jonah Farley, 28, Union, domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, reckless conduct with a firearm in September 2021 in Union. The visual sexual aggression against a child charges allege that Curry exposed his genitals to the child, or caused the child to expose her genitals to him, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. These are the facts that either merit a reduction or an increase in the basic sentence determined by the Court in step one. Napoleon Herbert III, 30, of Washburn, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic violence assault, criminal trespass. That same day, Beaulieu, again with a pistol, also placed the same man in fear of imminent bodily injury, resulting in the criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon charge, the indictment alleges. A group of Portland voters submitted to the city a citizens initiative calling for public funding of candidates for city offices. If Court needs to close due to inclement weather please call 1-800-222-0112 after 7:00 a.m. on the day you are to report for further instructions. Edwin M. Dessler, 58, of Augusta, operating after revocation and violation of condition of release, Dec. 10, 2021, in Augusta. The Unified Criminal Docket (UCD) does just that It merges the Superior Courts criminal dockets and the District Court, historically two separate courts for purposes of criminal law, into one Court. The Aroostook County Courthouse in Houlton. The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23. Dawn Lucier, 47, Rockland, hindering apprehension or prosecution in September 2021 in Rockland. The following Traverse Jurors are to report to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 2023, at: **IF YOUR NUMBER APPEARS BELOW YOU ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2023, AND REPORT TO SECOND FLOOR JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, **9:00 AM**** CRIMINAL PANEL #5 - STATE v MARSHALL. Ashley N. Carter, 34, of Thorndike, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking and criminal mischief, Sept. 5, 2021, in Waterville. The Court will have you speak with a financial screener who will determine whether you are eligible for a court-appointed attorney or not. Dozens of area residents were indicted on charges by Kennebec County Grand Jury last week. The case summaries are prepared by Court staff for the convenience of the public and are not to be construed as statements of the Court. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Thank you. Beaulieu was indicted on those charges Thursday by a Kennebec County Grand Jury. v. Medora Zani et al. That number is 1-800-292-2014. Katelynn M. McLaughlin, 28, of Readfield, eluding an officer, aggravated criminal mischief, refusing to submit to arrest, violation of condition of release and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon Dec. 27, 2021, in Augusta; and forgery, receiving stolen property and violation of condition of release, Dec. 14, 2021, in Augusta. After a lengthy investigation, Cpl. . In this case, the Defense would rest, and each side would present closing arguments, after which the Jury would decide the case. Grand juries may review multiple cases presented by a prosecutor each day. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"OC3KaLjynegRxmxq93GpObfC1xH7CIvhEwExmdPrr1Q-1800-0"}; Brendan J. Palmer, 24, of Waterville, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drug (fentanyl powder) and violation of condition of release, June 15, in Waterville. The Zanis appeal, arguing that the Superior Court erred in determining that there was no dispute of material fact regarding Spoffords testamentary capacity on the date that she executed the 2018 will given that there was evidence of Spoffords lack of testamentary capacity both before and after that date. Sean M. Kersey, 51, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, violation of condition of release and violation of a protective order, Sept. 20, in Augusta; and violation of condition of release and violation of a protective order, between Sept. 22 and Oct. 8, in Augusta; and violation of condition of release and violation of a protective order, between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14, in Augusta. You are also encouraged to call the juror information line before you leave your residence at 1-800-222-0225 for any last minute changes. Because people often get nervous on the stand, many defense attorneys strongly discourage their clients from testifying in a criminal trial. HOULTON, Maine A Houlton woman charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, along with violating the conditions of her release, was among 57 indictments handed up for judicial review by an Aroostook County Grand Jury in February. Hannah Carter, 22, Friendship, two counts of assault on an officer, criminal OUI, refusing to submit to arrest, criminal mischief on July 2021 in Rockport. Grand Jurors numbers 1,3,11,13,16,19,22,24,25,32,38,44,47,48,49,50,51,52,54,56,58, & 59 your date has been postponed to March 2, 2023 @ 830 AM. Oral Arguments: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 At the Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland Audio Stream Oral Arguments: Thursday, March 9, 2023 At the Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland Audio Stream Future Dates Defense attorneys spend much of their time with the jury attempting to remind them that they must look past all of the prejudices against the Defendant and force the State to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Additional dates may be scheduled to accommodate workload. TULSA, Okla. - Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the June 2021 Federal Grand Jury A. The attorney is free of charge to you and paid for by the Court. The offenses are alleged to have occurred in March 2021 in Rockland, Thomaston, and Owls Head. At trial, the prosecution has the burden to prove every criminal charge element by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Paul L. Langenbach, 41, of Fort Kent, domestic violence assault, assault. Finley was charged with two counts of eluding police, burglary, four counts of theft, three counts of criminal speeding, two counts of driving to endanger, four counts of violating a condition of release, two counts of operating without a license, two counts of refusing to submit to arrest, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief. Ryan T. Loucks, 34, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking and violation of condition of release, Nov. 29, 2021, in Augusta. Moosehead appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in determining that (1) the deed to a predecessor-in-interest of Mooseheads required that the land be maintained in a certain way; (2) a covenant can run with the land without a benefited parcel, (3) there were no genuine issues of material fact regarding whether a certain parcel retained by the State was a benefitted parcel or whether the defense of latches applied, (4) the ambiguities in the deed regarding the covenants must be resolved in favor of the state, (5) the covenant requiring that the land be available for public use is reasonable, and (6) the state was not required to give notice of its interpretation of the public-use covenant before suing Moosehead. She was later apprehended following a second high-speed chase with police in the Presque Isle area. Eric K. Charette, 36, of Presque Isle, theft and violation of conditions of release. You will sometimes see a defense attorney move for judgment as a matter of law after the State rests but before the defense case begins. After the defense presents its case, the prosecution will have an opportunity to offer rebuttal evidence that challenges the Defenses evidence. If no agreement is reached at the dispositional conference, the Court will set the matter for trial. Maines longest serving legislator, Martin was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1964 when he was 23. //