Devils Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fort Totten teen has been sentenced after pleading guilty to three felony sex charges tied to crimes in Devils Lake.
Marquese Quincy Dubois, 19, changed his plea during a court hearing on Thursday, April 9. He pleaded guilty to three Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition. The charges involved a victim under age 15.
What Happened
According to court records, Dubois engaged in sexual acts with a 13-year-old girl on three separate occasions. The crimes happened in January 2025 in Devils Lake. At that time, Dubois was 18 years old.
Du Bois had initially pleaded not guilty after the case was filed. He later changed that plea during sentencing.
In North Dakota, a Class A felony can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. More information about North Dakota courts is available through the North Dakota Court System.
Sentence Ordered
The court sentenced Dubois to 10 years with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Most of that sentence was suspended.
He received nine years and 361 days suspended. He also received credit for four days already served in jail. That means he has no more jail time to serve right now.
Dubois will now serve four years on supervised probation. If he breaks the rules of probation, he could be ordered to serve nearly the full prison term.
Restrictions and Conditions
The sentence includes 100 hours of community service. Dubois also must follow strict contact limits.
He cannot have contact with the victim. He also cannot have contact with other minors unless they are family members or approved by his probation officer.
He is also banned from using social media platforms where he could contact minors. That includes sites such as Facebook and Snapchat.
The court also ordered Dubois to pay a $1,000 fine.
Case Impact
The case shows how serious these charges are under North Dakota law. Even with a suspended sentence, probation terms can be strict and long-lasting.
Readers can learn more about the state prison system through the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.