Montana Supreme Court

State v. G. O'Howell

September 17, 2024418 Mont. 121

Summary

The Court affirmed the denial of O’Howell’s motion to suppress, concluding that officers did not unlawfully extend the traffic stop by determining whether any passenger could lawfully drive the vehicle after discovering that the driver’s license was revoked. The Court also held that sufficient independent and circumstantial evidence corroborated accomplice testimony and supported O’Howell’s conviction for accountability to drug possession with intent to distribute. No separate opinions were filed.