State v. Crane

This is an appeal from the District Court of the Seventh Judicial District, Dawson County, Montana. The appellant, Thomas Leland Crane, was arrested on January 17, 1988, for violation of § 61-8-401, MCA, driving under the influence of alcohol, third offense, a misdemeanor. On January 19, 1988, the appellant appeared before the Glendive City Judge and pled not guilty to the charge. After numerous delays and continuances attributable to both the appellant and the State, the appellant was tried in District Court on March 3, 1989, found guilty by a jury and sentenced on April 14, 1989. The…