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necessity defense in Idaho

25 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2024 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hastingsgreen
idaho · 1990 · cited in 9 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1994–2024
2 sentences

2024“The basic premise behind the necessity defense is that a person who is compelled to commit an illegal act in order to prevent a greater harm should not be punished for that act.” Hastings, 118 Idaho at 855 , 801 P.2d at 564 .

2024“The basic premise behind the necessity defense is that a person who is compelled to commit an illegal act in order to prevent a greater harm should not be punished for that act.” Hastings, 118 Idaho at 855 , 801 P.2d at 564 .

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Abell v. Abellgreen
idaho · 2023 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024We have held that “attorney fees may not be awarded under Idaho Code section 12-121 when the case involves an issue of first impression.” Abell v. Abell, 172 Idaho 531, 547 , 534 P.3d 957, 973 (2023) (quoting Erickson v. Erickson, 171 Idaho 352, 371 , 521 P.3d 1089, 1108 (2022)).

2024We have held that “attorney fees may not be awarded under Idaho Code section 12-121 when the case involves an issue of first impression.” Abell v. Abell, 172 Idaho 531, 547 , 534 P.3d 957, 973 (2023) (quoting Erickson v. Erickson, 171 Idaho 352, 371 , 521 P.3d 1089, 1108 (2022)).

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Erickson v. Ericksongreen
idaho · 2022 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024We have held that “attorney fees may not be awarded under Idaho Code section 12-121 when the case involves an issue of first impression.” Abell v. Abell, 172 Idaho 531, 547 , 534 P.3d 957, 973 (2023) (quoting Erickson v. Erickson, 171 Idaho 352, 371 , 521 P.3d 1089, 1108 (2022)).

2024We have held that “attorney fees may not be awarded under Idaho Code section 12-121 when the case involves an issue of first impression.” Abell v. Abell, 172 Idaho 531, 547 , 534 P.3d 957, 973 (2023) (quoting Erickson v. Erickson, 171 Idaho 352, 371 , 521 P.3d 1089, 1108 (2022)).

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State v. Stronggreen
vt · 1992 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Id. (quoting State v. Strong, 605 A.2d 510, 513 (Vt. 1992)).

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MacKey v. Montrymgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Traditionally, the states have been “accorded great leeway in adopting summary procedures to protect public health and safety.” Mackey v. Montrym, 443 U.S. 1, 17 (1979).

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State v. Pollandergreen
vt · 1997 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Therefore, the court concluded that it “may consider whether to permit a necessity defense in the civil suspension setting only if the Legislature has left the issue unresolved.” Id. (emphasis added) (citation omitted).

2024For example, in State v. Pollander, 706 A.2d 1359, 1363 (Vt. 1997), the Vermont Supreme Court noted that Vermont’s recognition of the necessity defense “emanates not from any state or federal constitutional imperative but rather from the common law,” which leaves its legislature “free to determine whether a necessity defense is an issue to be considered in a civil suspension hearing.” (Citations omitted).

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California v. Trombettagreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See California v. Trombetta, 467 U.S. 479, 485 (1984).

11
State v. Howleygreen
idaho · 1996 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022State v. Howley, 128 Idaho 874, 879 , 920 P.2d 391, 396 (1996).

2022State v. Howley, 128 Idaho 874, 879 , 920 P.2d 391, 396 (1996).

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State v. Millsgreen
idahoctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Cf. State v. Mills, 117 Idaho 534, 537 , 789 P.2d 530, 533 (Ct.App.1990) (holding that, in the prison escape context, the necessity defense is governed by an objective, not subjective, standard).

2009Cf. State v. Mills, 117 Idaho 534, 537 , 789 P.2d 530, 533 (Ct.App.1990) (holding that, in the prison escape context, the necessity defense is governed by an objective, not subjective, standard).

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State v. Stuitgreen
mont · 1978 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Stuit, 176 Mont. 84 , 576 P.2d 264 (1978); People v. Condley, 69 Cal.App.3d 999 , 138 Cal.Rptr. 515 (1977); People v. Lovercamp, 43 Cal.App.3d 823 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 110 (1974).

1990See, e.g., State v. Stuit, 176 Mont. 84 , 576 P.2d 264 (1978); People v. Condley, 69 Cal.App.3d 999 , 138 Cal.Rptr. 515 (1977); People v. Lovercamp, 43 Cal.App.3d 823 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 110 (1974).

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State v. Urquhartgreen
idahoctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Urquhart, 105 Idaho 92, 95-96 , 665 P.2d 1102, 1105-06 (Ct.App.1983).

1990See, e.g., State v. Urquhart, 105 Idaho 92, 95-96 , 665 P.2d 1102, 1105-06 (Ct.App.1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Idaho. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Maxey green
idaho · 1994
2 sentences

1996Although the district court followed the reasoning as outlined in Balough and Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 [, 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 ] (1975), it did not have the benefit of the Idaho Supreme Court's decision in State v. Maxey, 125 Idaho 505 , 873 P.2d 150 (1994), which directly addressed the necessity of warning misdemeanor defendants of the dangers of self-representation when they seek to enter guilty pleas pro se.

1996Although the district court followed the reasoning as outlined in Balough and Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 [, 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 ] (1975), it did not have the benefit of the Idaho Supreme Court's decision in State v. Maxey, 125 Idaho 505 , 873 P.2d 150 (1994), which directly addressed the necessity of warning misdemeanor defendants of the dangers of self-representation when they seek to enter guilty pleas pro se.

21994–1996
Faretta v. California green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1996Although the district court followed the reasoning as outlined in Balough and Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 [, 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 ] (1975), it did not have the benefit of the Idaho Supreme Court's decision in State v. Maxey, 125 Idaho 505 , 873 P.2d 150 (1994), which directly addressed the necessity of warning misdemeanor defendants of the dangers of self-representation when they seek to enter guilty pleas pro se.

1996Although the district court followed the reasoning as outlined in Balough and Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 [, 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 ] (1975), it did not have the benefit of the Idaho Supreme Court's decision in State v. Maxey, 125 Idaho 505 , 873 P.2d 150 (1994), which directly addressed the necessity of warning misdemeanor defendants of the dangers of self-representation when they seek to enter guilty pleas pro se.

21994–1996
Dewey v. Keller green
idaho · 1964
2 sentences

1976Where the details of an accident are available through eye witnesses or other external *824 evidence, the purpose of the presumption is served and the necessity for such instruction is removed.” 86 Idaho at 518 , 388 P.2d at 995 .

1976Where the details of an accident are available through eye witnesses or other external *824 evidence, the purpose of the presumption is served and the necessity for such instruction is removed.” 86 Idaho at 518 , 388 P.2d at 995 .

21969–1976
State v. McCann green
vt · 1987
2 sentences

2020In support of her argument, Frank cites to the following language from the Hastings decision: “The common law defense of necessity was also allowed in State v. McCann, 149 Vt. 147 , 541 A.2d 75 (1987) where the defendants were engaged in a political protest and charged with disorderly conduct.” Hastings, 118 Idaho at 855 , 801 P.2d at 564 .

2020In support of her argument, Frank cites to the following language from the Hastings decision: “The common law defense of necessity was also allowed in State v. McCann, 149 Vt. 147 , 541 A.2d 75 (1987) where the defendants were engaged in a political protest and charged with disorderly conduct.” Hastings, 118 Idaho at 855 , 801 P.2d at 564 .

12020–2020
State v. Douglas Earl Meyer green
idaho · 2017
2 sentences

2020“It follows that in order for a court to be required to give a necessity instruction to the jury, the moving party must provide at least some factual support for each element identified in Hastings.” Meyer, 161 Idaho at 635 , 389 P.3d at 180 .

2020“It follows that in order for a court to be required to give a necessity instruction to the jury, the moving party must provide at least some factual support for each element identified in Hastings.” Meyer, 161 Idaho at 635 , 389 P.3d at 180 .

12020–2020
Cappaert v. United States green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

2019Citing to both Arizona I and Winters, the United States Supreme Court wrote: [T]he Court has repeatedly emphasized that Congress reserved “only that amount of water necessary to fulfill the purpose of the reservation, no more.” Cappaert, supra, at 141 , 96 S. Ct., at 2071 .

12019–2019
United States v. New Mexico green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

2019Although we have concluded the primary-secondary analysis from New Mexico does not apply, that opinion outlined the necessity test, including its application to Indian reservations. 438 U.S. at 700 .

12019–2019
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Coachella Valley Water District green
ca9 · 2017
1 sentence

2019See id. 37 The Ninth Circuit has shed some light on the test of necessity regarding entitlement: “[T]he question is whether the purpose underlying the reservation envisions water use[;] . . . . a reserved right exists if the purposes underlying a reservation envision access to water.” Agua Caliente, 849 F.3d at 1269–70.

12019–2019
State v. Tadlock green
idahoctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2010Tadlock, 136 Idaho at 415 , 34 P.3d at 1098 .

2010Tadlock, 136 Idaho at 415 , 34 P.3d at 1098 .

12010–2010
Mundy v. Johnson green
idaho · 1962
2 sentences

1992(Emphasis added.) See also Domingo v. Phillips, 87 Idaho 55 , 390 P.2d 297 (1964); Mundy v. Johnson, 84 Idaho 438 , 373 P.2d 755 (1962).

1992(Emphasis added.) See also Domingo v. Phillips, 87 Idaho 55 , 390 P.2d 297 (1964); Mundy v. Johnson, 84 Idaho 438 , 373 P.2d 755 (1962).

11992–1992
Pleasants v. Henry green
idaho · 1923
2 sentences

1992In Pleasants , the prelude to the Court’s reference to the hostility requirement reveals the significance of the passage quoted in Hogan : [C]ounsel seems to argue that actual notice to the true owner that another claims adversely to him, if continued for *189 a period of five years, dispenses with the necessity of the requirement of actual and continued occupation and possession to constitute title by adverse possession. 36 Idaho at 735 , 213 P. at 567 .

1992In Pleasants , the prelude to the Court’s reference to the hostility requirement reveals the significance of the passage quoted in Hogan : [C]ounsel seems to argue that actual notice to the true owner that another claims adversely to him, if continued for *189 a period of five years, dispenses with the necessity of the requirement of actual and continued occupation and possession to constitute title by adverse possession. 36 Idaho at 735 , 213 P. at 567 .

11992–1992
Domingo v. Phillips green
idaho · 1964
2 sentences

1992(Emphasis added.) See also Domingo v. Phillips, 87 Idaho 55 , 390 P.2d 297 (1964); Mundy v. Johnson, 84 Idaho 438 , 373 P.2d 755 (1962).

1992(Emphasis added.) See also Domingo v. Phillips, 87 Idaho 55 , 390 P.2d 297 (1964); Mundy v. Johnson, 84 Idaho 438 , 373 P.2d 755 (1962).

11992–1992
People v. Lovercamp green
calctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Stuit, 176 Mont. 84 , 576 P.2d 264 (1978); People v. Condley, 69 Cal.App.3d 999 , 138 Cal.Rptr. 515 (1977); People v. Lovercamp, 43 Cal.App.3d 823 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 110 (1974).

1990See, e.g., State v. Stuit, 176 Mont. 84 , 576 P.2d 264 (1978); People v. Condley, 69 Cal.App.3d 999 , 138 Cal.Rptr. 515 (1977); People v. Lovercamp, 43 Cal.App.3d 823 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 110 (1974).

11990–1990
State v. Boettcher green
sd · 1989
1 sentence

1990State v. Boettcher, 443 N.W.2d 1 (S.D.1989).

11990–1990
People v. Condley green
calctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Stuit, 176 Mont. 84 , 576 P.2d 264 (1978); People v. Condley, 69 Cal.App.3d 999 , 138 Cal.Rptr. 515 (1977); People v. Lovercamp, 43 Cal.App.3d 823 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 110 (1974).

1990See, e.g., State v. Stuit, 176 Mont. 84 , 576 P.2d 264 (1978); People v. Condley, 69 Cal.App.3d 999 , 138 Cal.Rptr. 515 (1977); People v. Lovercamp, 43 Cal.App.3d 823 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 110 (1974).

11990–1990
Chimel v. California red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1989Subsequently, in Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969), the Supreme Court disapproved Rabinowitz and adopted the necessity standard in defining the permissible scope of a search incident to arrest. 7 .

1989Subsequently, in Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969), the Supreme Court disapproved Rabinowitz and adopted the necessity standard in defining the permissible scope of a search incident to arrest. 7 .

11989–1989
State v. Brown green
idahoctapp · 1987
2 sentences

1987We recently discussed the necessity requirement in State v. Brown, 113 Idaho 480 , 745 P.2d 1101 (Ct.App.1987).

1987We recently discussed the necessity requirement in State v. Brown, 113 Idaho 480 , 745 P.2d 1101 (Ct.App.1987).

11987–1987
Beaver v. Morrison-Knudsen Co. green
· 1934
2 sentences

1976Claimant-appellant Ellison relies on Beaver v. Morrison-Knudson Co., 55 Idaho 275 , 41 P.2d 605 (1934).

1976Claimant-appellant Ellison relies on Beaver v. Morrison-Knudson Co., 55 Idaho 275 , 41 P.2d 605 (1934).

11976–1976
Van v. Union Pacific Railroad Company green
idaho · 1961
11964–1964
Lallatin Ex Rel. Lallatin v. Terry green
idaho · 1959
2 sentences

1964Lallatin v. Terry, 81 Idaho 238 , 340 P.2d 112 ; Neff v. Hysen, 72 Idaho 470 , 244 P.2d 146 ; Van v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, 83 Idaho 539 , 366 P.2d 837 .

1964Lallatin v. Terry, 81 Idaho 238 , 340 P.2d 112 ; Neff v. Hysen, 72 Idaho 470 , 244 P.2d 146 ; Van v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, 83 Idaho 539 , 366 P.2d 837 .

11964–1964
Neff v. Hysen green
idaho · 1952
11964–1964

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 19-2132 (5) ID § Idaho Code § 18-8004 (4) ID § Idaho Code § 73-116 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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