State v. Giant

¶1 Edward Giant III (Giant) was charged by information with attempted deliberate homicide in violation of §§ 45-4-103 and 45-5-102, MCA, and aggravated assault in violation of § 45-5-202(1), MCA, in the *76District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County. The attempted deliberate homicide charge was dismissed before trial. At the close of the State’s evidence at trial, Giant moved for a directed verdict of acquittal. The District Court denied the motion and the jury found Giant guilty. Giant appeals the denial of his motion for a directed verdict, asserting that the…