State v. J. McElroy

06/25/2024 DA 22-0238 Case Number: DA 22-0238 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

2024 MT 133

STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. JOSEPH BRIAN McELROY, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL FROM: District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, In and For the County of Mineral, Cause No. DC-2019-53 Honorable Shane A. Vannatta, Presiding Judge COUNSEL OF RECORD: For Appellant: Chad Wright, Appellate Defender, Joshua James Thornton, Assistant Appellate Defender, Helena, Montana For Appellee: Austin Knudsen, Montana Attorney General, Michael P. Dougherty, Assistant Attorney General,…