State v. Cleland

Cleland appeals a jury decision of the District Court of the First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County, finding him guilty of two felonies, theft and intimidation. We affirm.

Cleland presents two issues:

1. Was Cleland’s conviction of intimidation invalid because the State failed to show the constitutionally required elements of §45-5-203(l)(c), MCA?

2. Should Cleland’s conviction be reversed because he was not represented by competent counsel?

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