State v. Smith

Michael Daron Smith (Smith) appeals from the judgment and sentence entered by the Eleventh Judicial District Court, Flathead County, on a jury verdict finding him guilty of the offense of felony theft of stolen property. We affirm.

We address the following dispositive issues:

1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion in admitting David Ferree’s testimony regarding his discussions with Smith?

2. Did the District Court abuse its discretion in excluding Ricky Burke’s testimony regarding Smith’s statements to him?

3. Did the District Court err in refusing Smith’s proposed jury instructions on…