State v. Buckman

Buckman appeals Cascade County District Court convictions for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault.

During the early morning hours of October 29, 1979, defendant Buckman was observed in the parking area of the Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Montana. A Walker Security patrolman stopped and questioned defendant, whereupon defendant drew a handgun out of his pocket and fired a shot in the direction of the patrolman.

During this incident a milk truck, driven by Lyle Mahon, approached the security patrolman’s car. As Mahon got out of the truck, he encountered Buckman. Defendant forced Mahon…