State v. Partin

Wayne Partin (Partin) appeals from the judgment and commitment entered by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, on a jury verdict finding him guilty of the felony offense of forgery. Specifically, he appeals from the District Court’s denial of his motion for a mistrial following testimony which violated an order in limine. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The issue on appeal is whether the District Court abused its discretion in denying Partin’s motion for a mistrial.

BACKGROUND

The State of Montana (State) charged Partin with committing the offense of forgery by…