State v. A. Soapes

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

DA 23-0428 _________________

STATE OF MONTANA,

Plaintiff and Appellee,

v.

ASIA CARL SOAPES,

Defendant and Appellant.

O R D E R

_________________

Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for

submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the

Honorable Thomas Pardy, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Cory Swanson

Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court October 1 2025

10/01/2025

Case Number: DA 23-0428