Apr. 27—The sentencing date for Robert J. LaPlante remained unchanged after a hearing that discussed his request for a new trial, including a heated exchange between LaPlante and 2nd District Judge Mark Monson over LaPlante’s complaints of an unfair trial. LaPlante filed several motions since his trial took place in March for first-degree attempted murder. […]
Apr. 6—A judge denied a recently convicted man’s motion for a new attorney and trial, but if the case is appealed then a new attorney will be appointed. Robert J. LaPlante filed a motion March 18 for a new attorney and a new trial, and the motion for a new trial was amended Monday. His […]
Mar. 26—Robert J. LaPlante is seeking a new trial and attorney less than two weeks after a jury found him guilty of attempted first-degree murder. LaPlante, 58, of Clarkston filed two motions March 18. A 12-member jury convicted him of attempting to kill Loyal Otis Dickson Jr. by striking, stabbing and/or cutting him July 14 […]
Mar. 21—A Lewiston woman facing charges of being an accessory to attempted first-degree murder is now charged with another felony and two misdemeanors on an unrelated incident. Kelley A. Wilson, 58, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and two misdemeanors relating to a trespassing incident. She was indicted by a grand jury Oct. […]
Feb. 17—Second District Judge Mark Monson issued no rulings on two motions for a trial for attempted murder, but denied a motion for the defense to interview the alleged victim in the case. Public defender Brennan Wright filed the motions for Robert J. LaPlante, of Clarkston, who is charged with the attempted murder of Loyal […]