City of Billings v. Skurdal

Rodney Skurdal was charged with the misdemeanor crimes of speeding, foreign license plates, foreign driver’s license, no proof of insurance, and obstructing a peace officer. A jury trial was held in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District and Mr. Skurdal was found guilty of all charges. Mr. Skurdal appealed.. We affirm.

The issues presented to us are:

1. Were Mr. Skurdal’s constitutional rights violated by requiring him to carry a motor vehicle license, a driver’s license, and proof of vehicle insurance?

2. Was Mr. Skurdal’s right to counsel violated?

3. Was Mr. Skurdal brutalized…