A shocking case of methamphetamine distribution has come to light in Billings, Montana, with Christie Ann Medicine Tail at the center of the scandal. According to reports, Medicine Tail, a 35-year-old resident of Lodge Grass, was involved in the sale of methamphetamine as part of a bigger drug operation in Big Horn County and on the reservations.
The crime, which took place on August 19, 2011, involved Medicine Tail selling a confidential informant methamphetamine for $200 while at her residence in Big Horn County. This brazen act of distribution has led to Medicine Tail’s sentencing in U.S. District Court.
On March 1, 2013, Chief U.S. District Judge Richard F. Cebull handed down a sentence of 10 months and 6 days in prison, with a special assessment of $100.00. Medicine Tail will also be under supervised release for 4 years.
The investigation into Medicine Tail’s activities was conducted by the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation, highlighting the severity of the crime and the importance of effective law enforcement.
It’s worth noting that because there is no parole in the federal system, Medicine Tail will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. However, she does have the opportunity to earn a sentence reduction for good behavior, with a maximum reduction of 15% of the overall sentence.
Christie Ann Medicine Tail’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities. The community can rest assured that those involved in such crimes will be held accountable for their actions.
Defendant/Respondent: Christie Ann Medicine Tail
Criminal Charges: Distribution of methamphetamine
City and State: Billings, Montana
Exact Date: March 1, 2013
Sentence or Outcome: 10 months and 6 days in prison, $100 special assessment, 4 years supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $200 (amount of methamphetamine sold), $100 special assessment
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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