Judge denies LaPlante a new trial
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
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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
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 is seeking a new trial and attorney less than two weeks after a jury found him guilty of attempted first-degree murder.
Two men charged with attempted murder in separate cases will have new attorneys.
Three people charged in an alleged attempted murder scheme appeared in court Wednesday in Lewiston for their arraignments, with one of the men pleading not guilty to charges.