State v. Bob Lester Boren, 328 P.3d 478

On July 15, 2011, police searched Boren's Canyon County home and found a .22 pistol and a .22 rifle.
Boren was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm under Idaho Code § 18-3316, based on prior felonies from Nevada and Oregon.
Idaho law § 18-3316(1) bars felons from possessing firearms; § 18-3316(4) more broadly addresses restoration of rights.
Boren moved to dismiss, arguing his firearm rights were restored under Idaho law § 18-310; district court denied.
Boren entered a conditional guilty plea; district court imposed a split sentence, but suspended it and placed him on probation; the Court of Appeals vacated the conviction and this Court reviewed.
The Supreme Court ultimately held that Boren’s right to bear arms was not restored by Idaho law, and affirmed the conviction.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Whether 18-3316(4) restores rights for out-of-state felons	State contends no automatic restoration under § 18-3316(4).	Boren argues § 18-310(2)–(4) or related provisions restore his right to bear arms after final discharge for out-of-state felonies.	No automatic restoration; conviction affirmed.

State v. Oliver, 149 Idaho (2007) (statutory interpretation standard; appellate review)
Albee v. Judy, 136 Idaho 226 (2001) (statutory interpretation; free review)