The two felony counts stem from what authorities said was a three-hour standoff April 22 with police in Polson. Prosecutors said an intoxicated Wilbert Michel entered the home of his estranged wife in violation of a restraining order, grabbed a rifle and fired a shot as his wife and three children ran from the house.
Deputy Lake County Attorney Mark Russell said authorities don't believe Michel was aiming at anyone when the rifle went off.
A plea agreement calls for a five-year deferred sentence on each count, to run consecutively, plus 25 days in jail. Sentencing is set for Oct. 1.
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