State v. Demers

Mr. DeMers was convicted by jury of deliberate homicide in the District Court for the Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County. He was sentenced to a term of fifty years, plus ten years for use of a dangerous weapon, to be served consecutively. Mr. DeMers appeals. We affirm.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err in refusing to allow juror testimony at the hearing for a new trial?

2. Did the District Court err in denying defendant’s motion for a new trial based on the prosecutor’s failure to disclose exculpatory information?

3. Did the District Court err in instructing the jury on…