Legal Opinion

State v. McDonald

Montana Supreme Court

Decided April 1, 1985No. 84-420PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Turnage

Defendant appeals his conviction for driving under the influence, a violation of section 61-8-401, MCA, following a bench trial in the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District, Park County. Claiming that the State failed to comply with full discovery and failed to lay a proper foundation for the admission of a blood alcohol test report and testimony, the defense asks for a reversal with instructions for an acquittal.

Instead, we reverse and remand to the District Court for a new trial.

The following issues are raised on appeal:(1) Did the District Court allow into evidence State’s Exhibit…

2Cited by17 opinions

  1. State v. WeeksMontana Supreme Court · 1995
  2. State v. MooreMontana Supreme Court · 1994
  3. State v. BellIdaho Court of Appeals · 1988
  4. State v. WoodsMontana Supreme Court · 1997
  5. State v. O'BRIANMontana Supreme Court · 1989

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