State v. Root

¶ 1 Ronald J. Root (Root) appeals from the judgment and sentence entered by the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, on a jury verdict finding him guilty of the offense of sexual intercourse without consent. We affirm.

ISSUES

¶2 1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion in denying Root’s motion for a continuance of the trial date?

¶3 2. Did the District Court abuse its discretion in prohibiting testimony of Root’s character and reputation at trial?

BACKGROUND

¶4 On July 30,1996, the State of Montana (State) charged Root by information with the felony offense of sexual intercourse…