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?
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…
Tags: Arrest, Criminal Law, Emergency, Erratic Driving, Evidence, Extraterritorial Arrest, Guilt or Innocence, Issues Not Raised in Trial Court, Manifest Constitutional Error, Opinion Evidence, Review, What Constitutes