STATE v. BUCKMAN

No. 80-284.

630 P.2d 743 (1981)

The STATE of Montana, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Joseph Ruben BUCKMAN, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided July 2, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Marcia Birkenbuel, Great Falls, for defendant and appellant.

Mike Greely, Atty. Gen., Helena, J. Fred Bourdeau, County Atty., Great Falls, for plaintiff and respondent.


HARRISON, Justice.

Buckman appeals Cascade County District Court convictions for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault.

During the early morning hours of October 29, 1979, defendant Buckman was observed in the parking area of the Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Montana. A Walker Security patrolman stopped and questioned defendant, whereupon defendant drew a handgun out of his pocket and fired a shot in the direction of the patrolman.

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