State v. PENTICO
151 Idaho 906
| Idaho Ct. App. | 2011Background
- Capitol was closed for renovation; Governor's office temporarily on Borah Building third floor.
- On March 25, 2008, Pentico was told he was no longer authorized to be on Capitol Annex and Borah Building floors.
- On April 2, 2008, Pentico visited the Governor's office and was cited for trespass under I.C. § 18-7011 initially, then under amended § 18-7008.
- Magistrate allowed amendment to specify returning and entering without permission within a year after notice.
- Trial before the magistrate avoided discussing prior communications; the magistrate found all required elements of § 18-7008(A)(8) were proven beyond reasonable doubt.
- District court affirmed the magistrate’s withholding judgment; Pentico appeals challenging elements, as-applied constitutionality, and evidentiary rulings.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether state proved all elements of § 18-7008(A)(8) | Pentico contends elements not proven (no lack of permission or invitation proven). | Pentico argues state must prove lack of permission and return within a year; statute requires such proof. | Yes; state proved two elements: proper notice and return within a year. |
| As applied, is § 18-7008(A)(8) overbroad or vague on April 2 | Korsen allows as-applied challenges to free-speech limits on public property. | Statute targets trespass, not protected speech; not overbroad as applied on April 2. | Not overbroad or vague as applied on April 2. |
| Preservation and review of March 25 constitutional challenge | Pentico preserved March 25 challenge for fundamental error or ineffective assistance. | March 25 challenge not preserved; Perry limits review; ineffective assistance not reviewable here. | March 25 challenge not preserved; no fundamental-error review; ineffective-assistance claim declined. |
| Preclusion of evidence regarding March 25 events | Excluded evidence could affect constitutional challenges. | Limitations were tactical; no reversible error given record limitations. | Not reversible; record insufficient to show prejudicial error. |
Key Cases Cited
- Korsen v. State, 138 Idaho 706 (Idaho 2003) (as-applied challenges to trespass statute; speech considerations)
- State v. Missamore, 119 Idaho 27 (Idaho Ct.App. 1990) (no requirement to state a reason for leaving property)
- State v. Bowman, 124 Idaho 936 (Idaho Ct.App. 1993) (property owner need not justify removal from land)
- State v. Reyes, 139 Idaho 502 (Idaho Ct.App. 2003) (statutory interpretation; plain language controls)
- State v. Rhode, 133 Idaho 459 (Idaho Ct.App. 1999) (statutory interpretation; legislative intent considerations)
- State v. Burnight, 132 Idaho 654 (Idaho Ct.App. 1999) (plain language and construction of statute)
- State v. Escobar, 134 Idaho 387 (Idaho Ct.App. 2000) (statutory construction; clarity of terms)
- State v. Beard, 135 Idaho 641 (Idaho Ct.App. 2001) (avoid nullity; contextual interpretation)
- State v. Doe, 140 Idaho 271 (Idaho Ct.App. 2004) (notice and proscribed conduct considerations)
- State v. Yager, 139 Idaho 680 (Idaho Ct.App. 2004) (First Amendment and trespass considerations)
