Montana § 46-20-104 - Scope Of Appeal By Defendant
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-20-104 — Scope Of Appeal By Defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-20-104. Scope Of Appeal By Defendant
Scope of appeal by defendant. (1) An appeal may be taken by the defendant only from a final judgment of conviction and orders after judgment which affect the substantial rights of the defendant. (2) Upon appeal from a judgment, the court may review the verdict or decision and any alleged error objected to which involves the merits or necessarily affects the judgment. Failure to make a timely objection during trial constitutes a waiver of the objection except as provided in 46-20-701 (2).
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-20-104 ("Scope Of Appeal By Defendant") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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