State v. Morse

¶1 Barney Allen Morse appeals the judgment of conviction for sexual intercourse without consent and the order denying his motion for new trial entered by the Third Judicial District Court, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.

¶2 Morse presents the following issues for review:

1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion when it denied Morse’s untimely motion for new trial and directed Morse to pursue postconviction relief?

2. Did the District Court abuse its discretion when it allowed the State to elicit testimony from the victim’s sisters about Morse’s past conduct?

We reverse and remand for further…