Crane v. State

On August 31,1982, Robert V. Crane petitioned this Court for a writ of habeas corpus. We grant the petition.

Petitioner was charged in Justice Court July 7, 1978, with violating section 84-2401, R.C.M. 1947 (now section 15-57-102, MCA), operating a retail store without obtaining a valid retail license. The complaint stated the violation was “during the calendar year 1978.”

A jury trial was held December 13, 1978. Petitioner refused to cooperate and left the Courtroom. The jury subsequently found Crane guilty of violating section 15-57-102, MCA.

Section 84-2411, R.C.M. 1947 (now section…