Legal Opinion
State v. Mahoney
Montana Supreme Court
Decided March 3, 1994No. 93-501PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Nelson
Chris Mahoney appeals an order of the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. We affirm.
The issue on appeal is whether the District Court abused its discretion when it denied defendant’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea.
BACKGROUND
On or about May 29, 1989, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Chris Mahoney went to a Town Pump in Billings where Beth Brandt was working the night shift. Having previously purchased a soft drink and having left the store, he returned at about 8:30 p.m. and engaged Ms. Brandt in conversation.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- State v. LewisMontana Supreme Court · 1978
- State v. RobbinsMontana Supreme Court · 1985
- State v. BookeMontana Supreme Court · 1978
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3Cited by37 opinions
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