State v. White

This is an appeal by defendant, Larry D. White, from a jury verdict and judgment entered thereon convicting him of felony theft, in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, in the County of Missoula. Defendant was sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the Montana State Prison without parole.

On April 17, 1978, defendant began drinking early in the day and had consumed a considerable amount of liquor and beer when he met an acquaintance, Dennis Sallee. They continued drinking in various bars in downtown Missoula.

Sometime before 9:00 p. m. on the same day, Stephen M. Langer parked…