Bigfork man accused of erratic driving enters Alford plea
Joshua Winfree. (Lake County Leader photo)
A Bigfork man who allegedly posed as a firefighter while driving recklessly through Lake County in 2020 pleaded guilty to felony criminal endangerment in district court last month.
Joshua Wayne Winfree, 34, entered an Alford plea to the charge on Jan. 30 after striking a deal with prosecutors. In an Alford plea, a defendant maintains their innocence, but acknowledges a jury likely would find them guilty.
The plea was entered as part of an agreement that will see one count of impersonation of a public servant dismissed and recommends a two-year suspended commitment to the Montana Department of Corrections.
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