State v. Olsen

¶1 Denise Olsen (Olsen) appeals from the judgment entered by the Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Ravalli County, on her convictions for arson, a felony, and making false reports to law enforcement authorities, a misdemeanor. We affirm.

¶2 Olsen raises the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion by not allowing one of Olsen’s expert witnesses to testify?

¶4 2. Did the District Court commit reversible error by commenting on the qualifications of Olsen’s expert witness?

¶5 3. Did Olsen receive effective assistance of counsel?

BACKGROUND

¶6 In February of…