State v. Ohms

¶1 Respondent State of Montana filed an information in the Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County, charging Appellant Eddie Ohms with felony theft. Ohms filed a motion to dismiss which argued that the Ravalli County Justice Court retained original jurisdiction over the matter, as the allegedly stolen property was worth less than the statutory minimum required of felony theft. The District Court denied Ohms’ motion and a jury found Ohms guilty of felony theft. Ohms appeals. We reverse.

¶2 The sole issue on appeal is whether the State presented sufficient evidence regarding the…