State v. Taylor

MB. JUSTICE JOHN C. HABBISON

delivered the Opinion ■of the Court.

This is an appeal from the district court, Lake County, from .a conviction of the charge of sexual intercourse without consent. Prior to trial defendant challenged the jury panel, which ■challenge was denied. A jury trial followed resulting in a ■“guilty” verdict. Judgment was entered sentencing defendant to twelve years in the Montana state prison with six years suspended. Defendant appeals from that judgment and sentence.

The issue presented for determination is whether or not the selection of jurors for a criminal trial under…