State v. Thompson

Defendant James Edward Thompson (Thompson) appeals a jury verdict from the Montana Fourth Judicial District, Ravalli County (now the Twenty-First Judicial District), which convicted him of felony assault. We affirm.

The following issues are presented for our review:

1. Did the District Court err in permitting the jury to consider certain statements made by the defendant at the omnibus hearing?

2. Did the District Court err in permitting a medical doctor to testify as to the victim’s identification of the perpetrator?

*223. Was defendant denied his right to a speedy trial under the Montana and United…