Affirmation of Summary Dismissal in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claim: Ridgley v. State of Idaho Introduction The case Lee A. Ridgley v. State of Idaho (148 Idaho 671) pertains to a...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Misconduct Under I.R.E. 404(b): Insights from STATE of Idaho v. David Leon Johnson Introduction In the case of STATE of Idaho v. David Leon Johnson (No. 33691), the...
Shane McKay v. State of Idaho: Establishing Precedent on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Vehicular Manslaughter Cases Introduction The case of Shane McKay v. State of Idaho is a pivotal decision...
Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance on Exotic Animal Possession Introduction In the landmark case State of Idaho v. Jerome L. Korn, the Supreme Court of Idaho addressed critical issues surrounding...
Reaffirmation of Best Interest Standard in Termination of Parental Rights: Doe v. Doe II Introduction The Supreme Court of Idaho, in the case of Jane DOE and John DOE I v. John DOE II (148 Idaho...
Supreme Court of Idaho Affirms Custody Decision, Reinforcing Standards for Pro Se Litigants Introduction The case of Arthur William Michalk v. Wendi Lee Michalk (No. 35221) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Limits to Equitable Tolling in Post-Conviction Relief: Analyzing Rhoades v. State of Idaho Introduction The case of Paul Rhoades v. State of Idaho addresses critical issues surrounding...
Idaho Supreme Court Limits Rule 35: Prohibition of Evidentiary Review for Illegal Sentences Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Michael Edwin Clements, 148 Idaho 82 (2009), adjudicated by the...
State v. Severson: Defining Conflict of Interest Standards in Public Defense Services Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Larry M. Severson presents a significant legal examination of conflict...
Allocation of Settlements and Medicaid Reimbursement: Insights from Idaho Supreme Court's Decision in In the Matter of the Person of Jess C. Matey Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Person...
Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Whistleblower Act Claims Not Subject to ITCA Notice Requirements Introduction In the landmark case Mark Van v. Portneuf Medical Center et al. (147 Idaho 552), the...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Misconduct in Child Sex Crime Cases: Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies I.R.E. 404(b) Application Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Harold E. Grist, Jr. (147 Idaho...
Dixson v. Banner Life: Unconstitutional Gender Classification and Application of Risk Payment Theory in Life Insurance Disputes Introduction The Idaho Supreme Court, in the landmark case Dixson v....
Establishing Reasonable Suspicion from Informant Tips and the Lawfulness of Arrests Following Unlawful Frisk: State v. Bishop Introduction In State of Idaho v. Shane Marvin Bishop, 146 Idaho 804...
Establishing Clear Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights: Doe v. Department of Health and Welfare Introduction Doe v. Department of Health and Welfare is a landmark case adjudicated by the...
Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Defendant’s Constitutional Right to Testify in Post-Conviction Proceedings Introduction The case of William Kris DeRushé v. State of Idaho (146 Idaho 599) presents a...
Impact of Inadmissible Victim Impact Statements on Capital Sentencing: STATE of Idaho v. Darrell Edward Payne Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Idaho v. Darrell Edward Payne, the Supreme...
Impact of Vacating Restitution on Ineffective Assistance Claims: HAYES v. STATE of Idaho Introduction HAYES v. STATE of Idaho is a pivotal case that addresses the boundaries of claims regarding...
Defining Lien Interests in Divorce Property Settlements: Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Personal Property Classification Introduction The case of Debra K. Chavez v. William J. Barrus, First American...
Idaho Court Sets Precedent on Prejudice Requirement in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Billy G. Sheahan v. State of Idaho, the Court of Appeals of Idaho...