Democratic state lawmaker charged with aggravated DUI

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A Democratic state representative pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated driving under the influence after an officer cited her for being in control of a vehicle in a gas station parking lot while too intoxicated to perform a field sobriety test back in April.

Rep. Jade Sooktis, a freshman legislator from Lame Deer, pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge — her first offense — in Colstrip Municipal Court on May 12 …

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