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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. Sutherby

Synopsis: Was the victim’s mother’s testimony that the victim makes a half smile when she lies, and she did not do this when recounting what happened with the defendant reversible error? Was the defendant’s attorney ineffective for not moving to sever the child rape/molestation charges from child pornography charges? What is the proper unit of prosecution for possession of child pornography?

State v. King

Synopsis: Did a police officer properly cite a motorcyclist for reckless driving outside his department’s jurisdiction and then provide opinion testimony during the man’s trial?