State v. Johnson

Defendants were charged with the offenses of maintaining a bingo/keno game in which cards/chances may be purchased in excess of $.50 in violation of section 23-5-412, MCA, and using, possessing, operating, keeping, and maintaining a slot machine in violation of section 23-5-104, MCA.

After consolidation of the charges against defendants, the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District in and for the County of Madison, dismissed both counts against all defendants. The State appeals.

Defendant, Robert Graham, is the owner of The Blue Anchor Bar and Cafe in Twin Bridges, Montana. Defendants, Sam…