State v. Golie

¶1 Kathleen Michele Golie appeals from the judgment and sentence entered by the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, upon a jury verdict convicting her of the felony offense of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

¶2 The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the District Court abused its discretion by denying Golie’s challenge of a prospective juror for cause.

BACKGROUND

¶3 The State of Montana charged Golie by information with the felony offense of operating a motor…