State v. Shannon

Mr. Justice Angstman :

I dissent. In my opinion the cross-examination of defendant relative to passing counterfeit money in Billings does not necessitate the granting of a new trial. Defendant was charged with having in his possession “apparatus, paper and other things made use of in counterfeiting bank notes or bills.” A vital issue in the case was whether the apparatus, paper and other things were capable of being used in counterfeiting.

Defendant on his direct examination testified: “I have heard the testimony of the state’s witnesses. All of this paraphernalia was used in connection with…