STATE v. J.C.

No. 03-195.

87 P.3d 501 (2004)

2004 MT 75

STATE of Montana, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. J. C., Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided March 30, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For Appellant: John Bohlman, Roundup, Montana.

For Respondent: Mike McGrath, Attorney General; Pamela P. Collins, Assistant Attorney General; Helena, Montana Catherine Truman, County Attorney, Roundup, Montana.


Justice W. WILLIAM LEAPHART delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 J.C. appeals multiple issues regarding his trial and sentence for the offense of felony incest. We affirm. The issues on appeal are as follows:

¶ 2 1. Whether J.C.'s trial counsel was ineffective for (a) challenging R.C.'s credibility on cross-examination and (b) failing to develop testimony regarding J.C.'s alleged mental impairment?

¶ 3 2. Whether the District Court...

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