Miskovich v. City of Helena

The City of Helena appeals from a judgment of the district court, Lewis and Clark County, Hon. Nat Allen presiding, reversing the Helena Police Commission’s findings and adjudication and restoring policeman George D. Miskovich to the rank of sergeant with retroactive pay.

On April 25, 1974, Sergeant Miskovich an eight year veteran of the Helena Police Department, with a spotless record and an early appointment to the rank of sergeant, was charged by the Chief of Police with three specific episodes, each alleged to constitute “misconduct in office”, “conduct unbecoming an officer” and conduct…