State v. Martin

Mr. Martin appeals his conviction of burglary, felony theft, and criminal mischief. The District Court for the Fifth Judicial District, Beaverhead County, sentenced him to 20 years in prison, including 10 years as a persistent felony offender. We affirm.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion when it ruled that the State’s fingerprint experts were qualified to testify?

2. Does sufficient evidence corroborate the accomplice testimony?

3. Did the District Court act improperly and in violation of Rule 614(b), M.R.Evid., when it asked certain questions during the trial?

4. Was…