State v. Morris

Mr. Morris appeals his conviction in the Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County, for possession of a dangerous drug in violation of Section 45-9-102, MCA.

He presents four issues for review.

1. Did the District Court err in denying defendant’s motion to dismiss based upon lack of speedy trial?

2. Did the District Court err in denying defendant’s suppression of evidence motions?

3. Did the District Court err when it admitted evidence over defendant’s chain of possession objection?

4. Did the District Court err in denying defendant’s motion for a new trial?

On March 13, 1985, around 11:30 p.m. in…