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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

DA 06-0134
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
2008 MT 444
STATE OF MONTANA,
v.
WILLIAM JOHN MATT,
Matt raises three issues on appeal:
1. Did the District Court err in limiting Matt’s cross-examination of one of the State’s witnesses?
2. Did Matt’s trial counsel provide constitutionally ineffective assistance of counsel?
3. Was Matt’s constitutional right to be present at all critical stages of his trial violated and, if so, was the violation harmless error?
¶3 Because we conclude that Matt’s conviction must be reversed under Issue 3, we do not address Issues 1 and 2. Moreover, since this case is being remanded for a new trial, we do not provide substantial details regarding the facts underlying the charged offense.
Matt raises three issues on appeal:
1. Did the District Court err in limiting Matt’s cross-examination of one of the State’s witnesses?
2. Did Matt’s trial counsel provide constitutionally ineffective assistance of counsel?
3. Was Matt’s constitutional right to be present at all critical stages of his trial violated and, if so, was the violation harmless error?
¶3 Because we conclude that Matt’s conviction must be reversed under Issue 3, we do not address Issues 1 and 2. Moreover, since this case is being remanded for a new trial, we do not provide substantial details regarding the facts underlying the charged offense.