Montana Supreme Court, 1987

State v. Norris

State v. Norris
Montana Supreme Court · Decided May 8, 1987 · Davis, Harkin, Honzel, Review
230 Mont. 14

State v. Norris

Opinion of the Court

DECISION

The application of the above-named defendant for a review of the sentence for Count I, Aggravated Kidnapping, 10 years; Count II, Sexual Intercourse Without Consent, 40 years; Count III Sexual Intercourse Without Consent, 40 years; all to be served consecutively; credit for time served imposed on November 15, 1983, was fully heard and after a careful consideration of the entire matter it is decided that: the sentence of the sentencing judge, the Hon. Charles Luedke is affirmed by this Court with Judge Harkin dissenting.

Dissenting Opinion

HONORABLE DOUGLAS HARKIN

DISSENTING: Judge Harkin would designate the Petitioner as a Dangerous Offender. The Petitioner’s history indicates that he has a propensity to commit crimes of this nature and that he would do it again when he is released. Judge Harkin would also recommend that the Petitioner never be released.

We wish to thank Pete Carroll of the Montana Defender Project for his assistance to the Defendant and to this Court.

SENTENCE REVIEW DIVISION Frank M. Davis, Chairman, Thomas Honzel, Douglas Harkin, Judges.

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