State v. Ahto

¶1 Donald Ahto (Ahto) appeals from the decision of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, convicting him of one count of felony assault and one count of sexual intercourse without consent. Ahto contends that the District Court violated his constitutional right to confrontation by improperly excluding evidence pursuant to § 45-5-511(2), MCA, Montana’s rape shield statute. Ahto asserts that he was denied his right to a fair trial as a result of improper comments by the prosecutor. In addition, Ahto contends that he was prejudiced by the State of Montana’s (State’s) failure…