City of Missoula v. Gillispie

¶1 Laurence I. Gillispie (Gillispie) was charged and convicted under Montana’s order of protection violation statute, § 45-5-626, MCA (1997), in Missoula Municipal Court. Gillispie appealed the municipal court judgment and his conviction was affirmed by the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County. Gillispie appeals from the District Court’s Order and Memorandum. We affirm.

¶2 Gillispie raises two issues on appeal:

¶3 (1) Did the Municipal Court have jurisdiction over Gillispie’s order of protection violation based on third party contact?

¶4 (2) Did Gillispie commit an order of protection…