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Ferris charged March 2008 with felony distribution of dangerous drugs after selling hydrocodone to an undercover informant; transaction monitored via body wire worn by informant without search warrant. Ferris pleaded guilty then sought to withdraw plea after State v. Goetz (2008 MT 296) required warrant for electronic monitoring in home despite informant consent. District Court denied motion to withdraw plea Aug 26, 2009; appeal.
Whitecotton appealed conviction for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. MNIB Agent Ken Poteet working unrelated case in Great Falls when CI John Maddox offered introduction to a drug seller. On April 17, 1996 Maddox wore a recording device ('wire') on drive to Whitecotton's residence. Conviction affirmed; sentencing challenge addressed.
Eighth Judicial District, Cascade County. Morse and codefendant Ray Brown charged Nov 19, 1985 with conspiracy (aggravated kidnapping) and conspiracy (deliberate homicide); jury not guilty on both but guilty of solicitation. State's informant Thomas Marchington (met Morse playing poker in Billings) wired with transmitter; Great Falls police officers, Cascade County deputy, three DOJ investigators testified. Corroborating evidence introduced; Marchington not an accomplice.