Montana Supreme Court

State v. C. Welch

March 5, 2024415 Mont. 343

Summary

The Court declined to exercise plain-error review over Welch's unpreserved claims that the prosecutor improperly vouched for the victim, made improper emotional appeals, and committed cumulative error. It also held that the challenged restrictions on alcohol, gambling, bars, and casinos were authorized probation conditions and that Welch failed to show an abuse of discretion. The Court therefore affirmed the convictions and sentence.