Legal Opinion

State v. Brendal

Montana Supreme Court

Decided July 21, 2009No. DA 08-0324PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Cotter

¶ 1 Laura Brendal (Brendal) appeals from her sentence in the Fourth Judicial District Court. Brendal pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs (second offense), a felony in violation of § 45-9-104, MCA, and was sentenced to the Montana Women’s Prison (MWP) for a period of 25 years, with 15 suspended. Prior to her sentencing, the State notified Brendal of its intent to have her sentenced as a persistent felony offender (PFO) pursuant to §46-18-501, MCA, based on prior convictions for fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs. The District Court sentenced Brendal as a PFO, and…

2Cases cited11 opinions

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  3. Ross v. City of Great FallsMontana Supreme Court · 1998
  4. Oster v. Valley CountyMontana Supreme Court · 2006
  5. State v. MainwaringMontana Supreme Court · 2007

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3Cited by36 opinions

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