Theft Case Continues After Plea Withdrawn
CONFLICT signal, reported in US, from minotdailynews.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Dallas, Texas, United States.
What Happened
Dallas Rice of Minot withdrew his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit theft in North Central District Court on Friday, Oct. 16. The plea agreement, which had been rejected by District Judge Gary Lee on Sept. 28, would have dismissed the theft charge and sentenced Rice only on the conspiracy charge. Rice was charged in March with theft over $50,000 and conspiracy to commit theft in excess of $50,000, both Class A felonies, related to money missing from Souris Valley Bowmen in July 2025. Rice had repaid about $160,000 in restitution. After withdrawing his plea, Rice was released from custody with his original $5,000 unsecured bond reinstated. A status conference is set for Nov. 17, and a jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 19-22.
Why it matters
Rice now faces both theft and conspiracy charges, each punishable by up to 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. His release from custody after withdrawing the plea means he remains in the case without a resolution. A status conference on Nov. 17 will determine next steps, with a jury trial set for early January. The outcome could impact Rice’s legal timeline and the Souris Valley Bowmen’s financial recovery.
Who it affects Dallas Rice, Souris Valley Bowmen, North Dakota District Court
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