State v. Buckman

In the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, defendant Joseph Ruben Buckman pleaded guilty to one count of deceptive practices, a felony. He received a 10-year sentence in the Montana State Prison and was designated a dangerous offender for purposes of parole eligibility. From the part of the sentence designating him a dangerous offender, Buckman appeals. We affirm.

Two issues are presented for our consideration.(1) Did the District Court abuse its discretion by designating Buckman a dangerous offender for purposes of parole eligibility?(2) Did the District Court violate the terms of…