City of Billings v. McCarvel

The City of Billings filed its complaint in the City Court of the City of Billings in Yellowstone County on June 21,1991, alleging that on that same date defendant John M. McCarvel operated his motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in violation of § 61-8-401(a), MCA (1989). Over defendant’s objection, the charge against him was tried before a jury in City Court on July 10,1992. The jury returned its verdict, finding defendant guilty as charged. Defendant appealed his conviction to the District Court for the Thirteenth Judicial District in Yellowstone County and moved that court…