State v. Seitter

JOHNSON, Justice.

This is a criminal case involving drugs. The dispositive issue concerns the admission of evidence that we conclude was not relevant. Because we also conclude this error was not harmless, we reverse and remand for a new trial. We also provide the trial court direction concerning the instruction that should be given on the question of possession.

I

THE BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS.

Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant for a building in Lewiston known as the clubhouse of the Hiwaymen Motorcycle Club (the club). Because no occupants of the clubhouse were present,…