Idaho Case Commentaries

State v. Shackelford: Affirming Sentencing Discretion and Scope of Victim Impact Statements under the Confrontation Clause

Date: Nov 1, 2013

State v. Shackelford: Affirming Sentencing Discretion and Scope of Victim Impact Statements under the Confrontation Clause Introduction State v. Shackelford is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Standing and Jurisdiction in Quiet Title Actions: Idaho Supreme Court's Decision in BAGLEY v. THOMASON

Date: Aug 17, 2013

Affirmation of Standing and Jurisdiction in Quiet Title Actions: Idaho Supreme Court's Decision in BAGLEY v. THOMASON Introduction The case of BAGLEY v. THOMASON, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Enhancing Standards for Admissibility of Prior Conduct Evidence: Insights from STATE of Idaho v. Preston Adam Joy

Date: Jun 26, 2013

Enhancing Standards for Admissibility of Prior Conduct Evidence: Insights from STATE of Idaho v. Preston Adam Joy Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Idaho v. Preston Adam Joy, the Supreme...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Spousal Maintenance and Attorney Fees in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Jun 22, 2013

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Spousal Maintenance and Attorney Fees in Divorce Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Pedro A. Pelayo v. Bertha Alicia Pelayo, the Supreme...

Idaho Supreme Court Reaffirms Predominant Cause Standard for Psychological Injuries in Workers' Compensation

Date: Jun 5, 2013

Idaho Supreme Court Reaffirms Predominant Cause Standard for Psychological Injuries in Workers' Compensation Introduction The case of Matthew Mazzone v. Texas Roadhouse, Inc., decided by the Supreme...

Limitations on Augmenting Appellate Records and Standards for Probation Revocation: Insights from State v. Morgan

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Limitations on Augmenting Appellate Records and Standards for Probation Revocation: Insights from State v. Morgan Introduction State of Idaho v. Andrew Dallas Morgan is a pivotal case decided by the...

Strict Procedural Compliance and Judicial Impartiality Confirmed in Athay v. Rich County

Date: Nov 17, 2012

Strict Procedural Compliance and Judicial Impartiality Confirmed in Athay v. Rich County Introduction Athay v. Rich County is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Idaho, addressing...

Idaho Supreme Court Reinforces Requirement for Detailed Time Records in Establishing Reasonable Attorney Fees in Estates

Date: Aug 10, 2012

Idaho Supreme Court Reinforces Requirement for Detailed Time Records in Establishing Reasonable Attorney Fees in Estates Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estates of Carol Bailey and...

Idaho Supreme Court Limits Sex Offender Registration to Domestic Relocations

Date: Jul 6, 2012

Idaho Supreme Court Limits Sex Offender Registration to Domestic Relocations Introduction The case of STATE of Idaho v. David Leroy Lee (153 Idaho 559) presents a pivotal examination of the...

Evaluation of Labor Market Access at Hearing Time for Permanent Disability Determinations

Date: Mar 8, 2012

Evaluation of Labor Market Access at Hearing Time for Permanent Disability Determinations Introduction The case of Gary Brown v. The Home Depot, et al. addresses critical aspects of workers'...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in STATE v. Torey Michael Adamcik: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Feb 9, 2012

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in STATE v. Torey Michael Adamcik: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction STATE of Idaho v. Torey Michael Adamcik (272 P.3d 417), adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Peer Review Privilege in Medical Staff Litigation

Date: Nov 10, 2011

Affirmation of Peer Review Privilege in Medical Staff Litigation Introduction The case of Joseph M. Verska, M.D., and The Spine Institute of Idaho v. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center et al....

Affirmation of Probable Cause and Timely Execution in Post-Conviction Relief: Wolf v. State of Idaho

Date: Aug 17, 2011

Affirmation of Probable Cause and Timely Execution in Post-Conviction Relief: Wolf v. State of Idaho Introduction Andrew J.J. Wolf, the petitioner in Wolf v. State of Idaho, faced significant legal...

LLUPA's Exclusive Judicial Review Provisions Supersede I.C. §31-1506: GILTNER DAIRY v. JEROME COUNTY

Date: Mar 18, 2011

LLUPA’s Exclusive Judicial Review Provisions Supersede I.C. §31-1506: GILTNER DAIRY v. JEROME COUNTY Introduction Giltner Dairy, LLC v. Jerome County is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Mandatory Probation Requirement Before Consecutive Retained Jurisdiction: STATE OF IDAHO v. URRABAZO

Date: Dec 24, 2010

Mandatory Probation Requirement Before Consecutive Retained Jurisdiction: State of Idaho v. Urrabazo Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Francisco Augustin Urrabazo serves as a pivotal...

Clarification of Harmless and Fundamental Error Doctrine in Idaho: STATE v. PERRY

Date: Dec 8, 2010

Clarification of Harmless and Fundamental Error Doctrine in Idaho: State of Idaho v. Joseph Everett Perry Introduction State of Idaho v. Joseph Everett Perry (245 P.3d 961) is a landmark decision by...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Robust Litigation Privilege Protecting Attorneys from Adversarial Civil Actions

Date: Sep 4, 2010

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Robust Litigation Privilege Protecting Attorneys from Adversarial Civil Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Reed J. Taylor v. Dual, decided by the Supreme...

Reversing the Denial of Social Security Benefits: O'Neal v. Astrue

Date: Aug 3, 2010

Reversing the Denial of Social Security Benefits: O'Neal v. Astrue Introduction In the landmark case of Rhonda L. O'Neal v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, the United States Court...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Notice Requirements in Summary Dismissal of Post-Conviction Relief Petitions

Date: Jul 28, 2010

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Notice Requirements in Summary Dismissal of Post-Conviction Relief Petitions Introduction In the landmark case of Gregory Louis Kelly v. State of Idaho,...

Affirmation of Appellate Procedure and Judicial Impartiality in Property Litigation: Bach v. Bagley

Date: May 4, 2010

Affirmation of Appellate Procedure and Judicial Impartiality in Property Litigation: Bach v. Bagley Introduction The case of John N. Bach v. Bob Bagley and others, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...