Sergey Balandin was convicted following a three week jury trial of First Degree Premeditated Murder, First Degree Murder while Committing Domestic Abuse, and Second Degree Intentional Murder for the violent killing of his girlfriend after an argument at their home. Balandin was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release, ordered to pay $7,500 in restitution, and a $10,000 fine to be paid after restitution is paid in full.