STATE v. STAFFORD

No. 83-147.

678 P.2d 644 (1984)

STATE of Montana, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Michael Joseph STAFFORD, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted January 10, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

W.D. Murray, Jr., argued, Butte, for defendant and appellant.

Mike Greely, Atty. Gen., Helena, Judy Browning, argued, Asst. Atty. Gen., Helena, Robert M. McCarthy, County Atty., Butte, for plaintiff and respondent.


MORRISON, Justice.

Defendant Michael Joseph Stafford was charged with violating section 61-7-103(1), M.C.A. — leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injuries. The case was tried before a jury in the District Court of the Second Judicial District, Silver Bow County. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and defendant was sentenced by the trial court. We reverse.

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