Legal Opinion
State v. Ellenburg
Montana Supreme Court
Decided June 11, 1997No. 96-466, 96-467PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Turnage
In proceedings before the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, Michael Adair Ellenburg was convicted of two separate offenses of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), fourth or subsequent offense. Ellenburg appeals from those convictions, raising issues reserved pursuant to § 46-12-204(3), MCA. We affirm.
The issues are:
1. What is the effect of legislative silence concerning mental state in the felony provision of § 61-8-714, MCA, on the status of DUI, fourth or subsequent offense, as an absolute liability offense?
2. Does suspension of a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Blockburger v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1931
- State v. HansenMontana Supreme Court · 1995
- State v. McDoleMontana Supreme Court · 1987
- City of Helena v. DanichekMontana Supreme Court · 1996
- Ellenburg v. Montana Department of JusticeMontana Supreme Court · 1996
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