State v. Roger A. Hantz

¶1 Roger Alan Hantz (Hantz) appeals his conviction from the Tenth Judicial District, Fergus County. We affirm.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether Montana’s sexual abuse of children statute, §45-5-625(l)(c), MCA, sweeps too broadly in violation of the First Amendment and the Commerce Clause?

2. Whether the District Court properly authenticated and admitted extensive internet chat logs into evidence?

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶3 Fergus County Deputy Sheriff Troy D. Eades (Eades) conducted an online investigation of child enticement as part of the Internet Crimes Against…