City of Billings v. Batten

Defendant appeals his conviction for disorderly conduct, a violation of Section 45-8-101, MCA, following jury trials in both the City Court of Billings and subsequently in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County. He was fined $100 and assessed jury costs of $316. Claiming that Section 45-8-101, MCA, is unconstitutional and that Billings failed to establish a prima facie case, the defendant appeals to this Court.

We affirm the judgment of the District Court holding that Section 45-8-101, MCA, is constitutionally valid and that appellant’s violation of that…