State v. Patton

The defendant, William R. Patton, was charged by information, filed in the District Court for the Fifth Judicial District in Jefferson County, with the offense of deliberate homicide, in violation of § 45-5-102, MCA. Following a trial by jury, Patton was convicted of the crime with which he was charged. He appeals the judgment of the District Court. We affirm the District Court.

The issues on appeal are:

1. Did the State suppress exculpatory evidence and thereby deny Patton his right to a fair trial?

2. Did the District Court err when it instructed the jury?

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

William R. Patton…