Marquette man convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree
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Published: Sep. 28, 2022 at 2:18 PM EDT
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Marquette man was convicted of seven felonies Wednesday following a two-day jury trial.
42-year-old Jason Thomas Leist was convicted on two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
He was also convicted of:
- One count of Weapons Firearms Discharge in or at a Building, which carries a maximum 10-year penalty
- Two Counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon each of which carries a maximum 4-year penalty
- Two Counts of Weapons Felony Firearm each of which carries a consecutive 2-year penalty to the corresponding underlying convictions.
Sentencing will be scheduled in Marquette County Circuit Court in approximately six weeks.
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