Idaho Case Commentaries

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Effective Assistance of Counsel and Clarifies Post-Conviction Relief Standards in DUNLAP v. STATE

Date: Feb 17, 2005

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Effective Assistance of Counsel and Clarifies Post-Conviction Relief Standards in DUNLAP v. STATE Introduction DUNLAP v. STATE, 141 Idaho 50 (2005), is a pivotal case...

Reevaluation of Post-Conviction Relief Procedures: Charboneau v. State of Idaho

Date: Nov 24, 2004

Reevaluation of Post-Conviction Relief Procedures: Charboneau v. State of Idaho Introduction The case of Jaimi D. Charboneau v. State of Idaho presents a pivotal moment in Idaho's judicial handling...

Sufficiency of Charging Documents in Establishing Jurisdiction: State v. Jones

Date: Nov 11, 2004

Sufficiency of Charging Documents in Establishing Jurisdiction: State v. Jones Introduction State of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Benjamin Arlo Jones, Defendant-Appellant is a pivotal case decided...

Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Breach of Contract: Myers v. Workmen's Auto Insurance Company

Date: Jul 24, 2004

Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Breach of Contract: Myers v. Workmen's Auto Insurance Company Introduction The case of Jessica Myers v. Workmen's Auto Insurance Company serves as a pivotal...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Statutory Interpretation of School Disruption Laws

Date: May 26, 2004

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Statutory Interpretation of School Disruption Laws Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. John Doe, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Idaho in May...

Retention of Jurisdiction Despite Sentencing Delays: Insights from STATE of Idaho v. Rogers

Date: May 22, 2004

Retention of Jurisdiction Despite Sentencing Delays: Insights from STATE of Idaho v. Trever Lee Rogers Introduction STATE of Idaho v. Trever Lee Rogers (140 Idaho 223) is a significant judicial...

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Franks Hearing in Drug Possession Case

Date: May 13, 2004

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Franks Hearing in Drug Possession Case Introduction In State of Idaho v. Daniel Eugene Fisher (140 Idaho 365), the Idaho Supreme Court addressed critical...

Narrow Interpretation of Aggravating Factor I.C. § 19-2515(h)(9) in the Murder of a Peace Officer: State v. Yager

Date: Feb 12, 2004

Narrow Interpretation of Aggravating Factor I.C. § 19-2515(h)(9) in the Murder of a Peace Officer: State v. Yager Introduction In the case of State of Idaho v. Scott D. Yager (139 Idaho 680), the...

Idaho Appellate Court Clarifies Willful Infliction Standard in Felony Domestic Battery under I.C. § 18-918(3)

Date: Nov 27, 2003

Idaho Appellate Court Clarifies Willful Infliction Standard in Felony Domestic Battery under I.C. § 18-918(3) Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Heraclio Reyes, Jr. (139 Idaho 502) represents...

Finality of Guilty Pleas and Jurisdictional Boundaries: Insights from STATE v. JAKOSKI

Date: Oct 30, 2003

Finality of Guilty Pleas and Jurisdictional Boundaries: Insights from STATE v. JAKOSKI Introduction State of Idaho v. Benjamin Jakoski, 139 Idaho 352, is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms First-Degree Murder Conviction Reinforcing 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' Standard

Date: Aug 5, 2003

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms First-Degree Murder Conviction Reinforcing 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' Standard Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Billy G. Sheahan (139 Idaho 267) presents a...

Idaho Supreme Court Confirms Limited Public Policy Exception to At-Will Employment: Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Products

Date: Jul 24, 2003

Idaho Supreme Court Confirms Limited Public Policy Exception to At-Will Employment: Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Products Introduction In the landmark case of Michael J. Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber...

Reissuance of Search Warrants and Judicial Notice: State v. Nunez

Date: Apr 4, 2003

Reissuance of Search Warrants and Judicial Notice: State v. Nunez Introduction In the landmark case State of Idaho v. Ignacio Moro Nunez, 138 Idaho 636, the Supreme Court of Idaho addressed critical...

Restrictive Covenants Must Be Clear to Prohibit Short-Term Rentals: Insights from Idaho Supreme Court

Date: Feb 28, 2003

Restrictive Covenants Must Be Clear to Prohibit Short-Term Rentals: Insights from Idaho Supreme Court Introduction The case of Pinehaven Planning Board v. Thomas J. Brooks and Jennifer Brooks,...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Relief and Pretrial Conference Recording: Insights from Randall C. Goodwin v. State of Idaho

Date: Oct 30, 2002

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Relief and Pretrial Conference Recording: Insights from Randall C. Goodwin v. State of Idaho Introduction Randall C. Goodwin v. State of Idaho is...

Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies Prescriptive Easement Rights and Contempt Proceedings in Camp v. East Fork Ditch Company

Date: Sep 12, 2002

Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies Prescriptive Easement Rights and Contempt Proceedings in Camp v. East Fork Ditch Company Introduction In the landmark case of Camp v. East Fork Ditch Company, the Idaho...

Idaho Supreme Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenge to Indian Gaming Initiative, Affirming Justiciability and Separation of Powers

Date: Aug 29, 2002

Idaho Supreme Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenge to Indian Gaming Initiative, Affirming Justiciability and Separation of Powers Introduction The case IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION/ACTION TO...

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