State of Montana, Plaintiff and Respondent v. Jake Stone, Defendant and Appellant

Summary

The court affirmed Stone's convictions and the denial of his motion for a new trial. It held that the jury instructions, read together, accurately stated Montana law on justifiable use of force, including the exceptions allowing an aggressor to claim self-defense in limited circumstances. The court also held that the jury's questions did not justify impeaching the verdict or require a new trial because the District Court did not abuse its discretion.