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Montana Supreme Court Affirms Marriage of Murphy Case

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in the Marriage of Murphy case. The court upheld the denial of a petition to modify a parenting plan, finding insufficient evidence to demonstrate a threat to the child's safety.

State v. C. Roope - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Christopher Paul Roope for multiple felony offenses, including Partner or Family Member Assault and Tampering with Witnesses. The court's decision was issued as a non-precedential memorandum opinion.

K. Briggs v. State - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Gallatin County District Court's denial of postconviction relief for Kevin Anthony Briggs. The appeal concerned allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding trial and appellate representation.

State v. J. Stinger - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Justin Casey Stinger in State v. J. Stinger. The court reviewed Stinger's claims of denied due process and cumulative error, finding no grounds for a new trial.

State v. J. Standifur - Criminal Possession Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. J. Standifur, ruling that double jeopardy protections did not bar the continued prosecution of a drug possession charge after the defendant pleaded guilty to other related offenses. The court addressed whether statutory double-jeopardy protections apply when a defendant pleads guilty to some counts in a single proceeding.