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State v. Montgomery

Synopsis: Montgomery was convicted of possession of pseudo ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. Did a jury instruction on missing witnesses or opinion testimony on his intent deprive him of a fair trial and should the court have considered imposing an unrequested first time offender sentencing waiver?

State v. King

Facts:

Petitioner Tyler King was prosecuted for reckless driving on a motorcycle after being arrested and issued a criminal citation by a police officer outside of the officer’s territorial jurisdiction.  King moved to dismiss the charge in Clark County District Court, arguing the officer arrested him outside his department’s boundaries without a valid interlocal agreement allowing him to do so.  Read more…