State v. C. Harrison

¶1 Christina Harrison fled the hospital after being transported there for a blood draw following her arrest for driving under the influence. Harrison sought to dismiss the resulting tampering with evidence charge. The District Court denied her motion and a jury convicted Harrison of tampering with evidence.1 We reverse and remand.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶2 A Missoula police officer pulled Harrison over in September 2013 after observing her driving at night with no headlights. After making contact with Harrison and observing various signs of intoxication, the officer administered…