State v. Sayler

¶1 William Alan Sayler (“Sayler”) appeals from his March 12, 2014 conviction by a jury of the offense of Partner or Family Member Assault, Third or Subsequent Offense, § 45-5-206, MCA, in the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County. We affirm.

¶2 We restate the issues on appeal as follows:

Issue One: Did the District Court abuse its discretion when it admitted evidence of Sayler’s other crimes or acts under the transaction rule, § 26-1-103, MCA?

Issue Two: Did the District Court abuse its discretion when it allowed the State to ask leading questions of Fawna Rainforth?

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