State v. McCarthy

¶1 Roman McCarthy (McCarthy) was convicted of Intimidation, a felony, in violation of § 45-5-203, MCA, for threats made to probation and parole officers, a prosecutor and a district court judge. He appeals his conviction. We affirm the District Court.

¶2 There are five issues raised in this appeal:

¶3 1. Whether the District Court should have ordered a competency hearing sua sponte.

¶4 2. When McCarthy did not appear the second day of trial, did the District Court err when it accepted McCarthy’s written waiver of appearance?

¶5 3. Did the District Court err in denying McCarthy’s post-verdict…