State v. Matthews

The State of Montana filed an information in District Court charging respondent Donald R. Matthews with two criminal offenses. The District Court granted respondent’s motion to dismiss. From that order the State appeals.

On January 25, 1979, attorneys working for the Commissioner of Campaign Finances and Practices brought criminal charges under the Campaign Finances and Practices Act (MCPA), sections 13-35-101 through 13-37-231, MCA, against Donald R. Matthews, respondent. Based upon an affidavit, leave to file an information was granted by the District Court and an arraignment date was set.…