State v. Arvidson

DA 22-0722 ·Direct Appeal ·Criminal ·Closed
Docket DA 22-0722
Type Direct Appeal — Homicide-Attempted
Classification Criminal
Outcome Affirmed in part, reversed in part
Lower court case CDC 21-475
Lower court judge Hon. Kathy Seeley

Key dates

Closed Sep 25, 2025
Classified Aug 27, 2025
Appeal filed Dec 13, 2022
Record filed Jan 24, 2023
Briefing ended Jan 8, 2025
Opinion issued Sep 9, 2025
Briefing started Apr 18, 2023
Transcript filed Apr 18, 2023
Sent to the court Jan 9, 2025
Submitted for decision Jan 9, 2025
Appellant Reply Brief Filed Jan 8, 2025
Appellant Opening Brief Filed Jun 6, 2024
Appellee Response Brief Filed Nov 25, 2024

Calculated

from the docket dates
Appeal filed to briefing start 126
Briefing days 631
Briefing start to opening brief filed 414
Classified to Opinion 13
Close of briefing to sent to court 1
Filing date to Opinion 1,001
Filing date to closed 1,017
Opening to response 171
Opinion to closed 15
Response to reply 44
Sent to court to classified 229
Submitted for decision to Opinion 243

Tags

Affirmed in part, reversed in part Amended/corrected opinion Closed En Banc Five Justice Panel Published opinion

Parties

Appellee
State of Montana
Represented by Mardell Lynn Ployhar
Appellant
Bryan Neil Arvidson
Represented by Tammy Ann Hinderman

Opinion

State v. Arvidson, 2025 MT 200

Affirmed in part, reversed in part on September 9, 2025, in a 4 to 3 published opinion.

Events

most recent first
Record - DC Record Return Card Filed Oct 1, 2025 11:07 AM Record
Event - Case Closed - electronic records Sep 25, 2025 9:23 AM Closing Notice
Record - DC Record Returned to District Court - exhibits only Sep 25, 2025 8:47 AM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Opinion Release Notice Issued Sep 25, 2025 8:45 AM Notice - Outgoing
Notice - Outgoing - Remittitur Issued Sep 25, 2025 8:41 AM Closing Notice
Opinion - Published - Justice Rice - Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for entry of an amended judgment Sep 9, 2025 3:43 PM Opinion
Order - Classified - En Banc - This cause was previously classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel Aug 27, 2025 9:32 AM Classifying Notice
Order - Classified - Five Justice Panel Feb 26, 2025 10:49 AM Classifying Notice
Event - Case Sent to Court Jan 9, 2025 1:46 PM Classifying Notice
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Jan 9, 2025 1:45 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellant Reply Jan 8, 2025 1:28 PM Appellant Reply Brief
Order - Appellant is given an extension of time until January 8, 2025, to prepare, file, and serve the Appellant's reply brief. No further extensions will be granted Dec 4, 2024 8:40 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (First Request 30 Days) - Appellant's Reply Brief Dec 3, 2024 9:15 AM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Nov 25, 2024 10:24 AM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellee's Response Nov 25, 2024 9:07 AM Appellee Response Brief
Order - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including December 4, 2024, within which to prepare, serve, and file its response brief Oct 25, 2024 2:41 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellee's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Oct 25, 2024 12:04 PM Motion
Order - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including November 4, 2024, within which to prepare, serve, and file its response brief Sep 26, 2024 11:13 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellee's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Sep 25, 2024 11:10 AM Motion
Order - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including October 4, 2024, within which to prepare, serve, and file its response brief Jul 26, 2024 11:18 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellee's Response Brief Jul 25, 2024 3:33 PM Motion
Extension - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including August 5, 2024, within which to prepare, serve, and file its response brief Jul 1, 2024 4:36 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (First Request 30 Days) - Appellee's Response Brief Jul 1, 2024 11:42 AM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Jun 6, 2024 12:49 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellant's Opening Jun 6, 2024 11:32 AM Appellant Opening Brief
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including June 17, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's answer brief on appeal May 10, 2024 2:40 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension May 10, 2024 1:54 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to May 17, 2024, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Apr 4, 2024 4:20 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension of Time to File Opening Brief Apr 4, 2024 3:50 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including April 17, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Mar 11, 2024 12:33 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension of Time to File Opening Brief Mar 8, 2024 4:22 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including March 18, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Feb 7, 2024 2:00 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Feb 7, 2024 1:15 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to February 16, 2024, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Jan 8, 2024 3:24 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellants Opening Brief Jan 8, 2024 12:42 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including January 17, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Dec 11, 2023 2:21 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Dec 11, 2023 1:18 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to December 18, 2023, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Nov 9, 2023 3:46 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - APPELLANT OPENING - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Nov 9, 2023 11:56 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including November 17, 2023, within which to file and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Oct 12, 2023 10:24 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Oct 11, 2023 12:05 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension to October 18, 2023, to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Sep 11, 2023 2:08 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Sep 11, 2023 1:36 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until 9/18/23 to file the opening brief Aug 14, 2023 8:54 AM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Aug 11, 2023 3:02 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until 8/18/23 to file the opening brief Jul 12, 2023 3:56 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Jul 12, 2023 2:23 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including July 19, 2023, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Jun 13, 2023 12:01 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Appellant's Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Jun 12, 2023 4:46 PM Motion
Extension - Grant of Extension - Appellant is given until 6/19/23 to file the opening brief May 10, 2023 12:58 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Appellant opening Brief (First Request 30 Days) - May 9, 2023 12:55 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Apr 18, 2023 12:54 PM Transcript
Electronic Transcript Filed of March 29, 2022 Arraignment hearing Apr 18, 2023 10:29 AM Other
Order - Court Reporter Ayreanna Ross is granted an extension of time to and including April 13, 2023, within which to prepare, file, and serve the transcripts Feb 22, 2023 3:44 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Prepare Transcript Feb 22, 2023 10:11 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Court Reporter Ayreanna Ross is granted until 2/22/23 to file requested transcripts Feb 7, 2023 1:43 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Prepare Transcript Feb 7, 2023 9:18 AM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jan 24, 2023 3:30 PM Transcript
Notice - Outgoing - District Court Record Filed Jan 24, 2023 2:45 PM Record
DC Record Filed for Cause No. DC 21-475 consisting of electronic documents 1-115 and Case Register Report Jan 24, 2023 2:39 PM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Exhibits Filed Jan 24, 2023 11:17 AM Notice - Outgoing
Record - Exhibits Filed - 1 large White binder Jan 24, 2023 11:16 AM Record
Electronic Transcript Filed of April 6, 2022 Jury Trial Day 3 Jan 23, 2023 2:06 PM Other
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jan 23, 2023 10:11 AM Transcript
Electronic Transcripts Filed of March 10, 2022 Final Pretrial and April 7, 2022 Trial Volume IV Jan 23, 2023 9:52 AM Other
Electronic Transcript Filed of April 5, 2022 Jury Trial (Day 2) Jan 23, 2023 8:00 AM Other
Electronic Transcript Filed of April 4, 2022 Jury Trial (Day 1) Jan 23, 2023 8:00 AM Other
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jan 19, 2023 4:33 PM Transcript
Record - Transcript Filed - electronically transmitted transcript of 11/4/21 hearing Jan 19, 2023 4:14 PM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jan 5, 2023 10:22 AM Transcript
Record - Transcript Filed - electronically transmitted transcript of 9/19/22 hearing Jan 5, 2023 9:29 AM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jan 4, 2023 1:54 PM Transcript
Electronic Transcript Filed of June 30, 2022 hearing Jan 4, 2023 11:52 AM Other
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jan 3, 2023 10:46 AM Transcript
Electronic Transcript Filed of October 26, 2021 Initial Appearance hearing Jan 3, 2023 9:26 AM Other
Notice - Incoming - Transcripts Deemed Necessary Dec 14, 2022 8:45 AM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Outgoing - Appeal Notice Dec 13, 2022 3:24 PM Notice - Outgoing
Notice of Appeal Filed Dec 13, 2022 2:47 PM Notice