State v. Curtis Cline

¶1 The State of Montana (State) charged Curtis Cline (Cline) with theft by common scheme, in violation of §45-6-301(a), MCA. Cline filed a motion to dismiss the charge. Cline argued that the charge violated his right not to be subject to double jeopardy under §46-11-504, MCA. The District Court denied Cline’s motion to dismiss. Cline appeals. We affirm.

¶2 Cline presents the following issue on appeal:

¶3 Whether the theft by common scheme charge subjected Cline to double jeopardy ?

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶4 Cline stole numerous firearms and other merchandise from his employer, Bob Ward…