Robert Edwin Erickson

Not stated, MT

Conviction: One felony count of aggravated animal cruelty under § 45-8-217(2), MCA, involving neglect of a herd of approximately 58 horses.
Conviction or sentencing date: Jury conviction 2022-04-27; sentencing hearing 2022-06-22; conviction affirmed 2023-06-06
Sentence: Six-year deferred sentence; forfeiture of 58 seized horses; jointly and severally liable with Alan Edwin Erickson for animal-care costs. The later Alan Erickson appellate opinion states the written judgment listed $317,018.68 in shared care costs; do not add the separate 10% administrative fee that was later held unauthorized in Alan's appeal.
Case number: Lewis and Clark County CDC 2021-318; Montana Supreme Court DA 22-0492
Last source verification: 2026-09-30