09/02/2020

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 19-0305

DA 19-0305 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER MICHAEL JOSEPH HOWARD, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable John W. Larson, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court September 2 2020