Montana Supreme Court

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 The court's decision was issued as a non-precedential memorandum opinion.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.

State v. K. Sandberg - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the convictions of Kevin Wesley Sandberg for sexual intercourse without consent, aggravated kidnapping, and robbery. The court found that the pervasive use of the term 'victim' and the admission of certain character evidence may have deprived Sandberg of a fair trial. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

State v. A. Walton - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Amanda Sharyce Walton on charges including sexual abuse of children and incest. The court found no error in the admission of prior bad acts evidence or expert testimony. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Montana Supreme Court Affirms Warwood v. Florer

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's order of protection in Warwood v. Florer. The case involved a dispute over a 'work for rent' arrangement and alleged verbal abuse. The appellate court designated the opinion as non-precedential.

Centron v. Hollewijn - Montana Supreme Court Reverses and Remands

The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case of Centron Services, Inc. v. Hollewijn. The court found that the District Court erred by dismissing the entire lawsuit when the summary judgment motion only addressed one of five debt accounts and by resolving a genuine issue of material fact.

State v. R. Haacke - Montana Supreme Court Affirmance

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Richard James Haacke for criminal possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia. The court considered whether the District Court abused its discretion by denying a motion to strike a juror for cause.