State v. Anderson

Justice Jim Rice delivered the Opinion of the Court.

***2¶1 Bruce Arnold Anderson (Anderson) appeals from his conviction in the Third Judicial District Court, Powell County, of sexual intercourse without consent, a felony in violation of § 45-5-503(1), MCA ; burglary, a felony in violation of § 45-6-204, MCA ; and sexual assault, a misdemeanor in violation of § 45-5-502, MCA. We address the following issue, and reverse and remand:

Did the District Court abuse its discretion by denying Anderson's motion to strike juror M.J. for cause?

*1136FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶2 On August 20, 2015, Bruce…