"The Montana Supreme Court determined that Cotter's actions demonstrate that, under the circumstances, the convictions will not adversely affect his ability to practice law so as to require the immediate interim suspension of his license."
"Cotter pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of solicitation to commit criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and two counts of attempted criminal possession of dangerous drugs."
Kenneth Britton Cotter, a criminal defense attorney in Montana, has felony drug convictions that bar him from becoming a judge. Despite this, he can still practice law. Cotter pleaded guilty to drug-related charges and is serving a three-year deferred imposition of sentence. The Montana Supreme Court ruled that his commitment to address his addiction and serve his community mitigates the impact of his convictions on his legal practice. He was previously elected as a judge but chose not to take the oath of office.
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