State v. Gregory Wayne Powell

Gregory Wayne Powell appeals from his judgment of conviction for lewd conduct with a minor under sixteen. Specifically, he argues the district court erred in denying Powell’s motion to suppress evidence obtained during his parole hearing. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the district court’s order denying Powell’s motion to suppress and vacate his judgment of conviction.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In 2007, Powell was charged with two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under sixteen, Idaho Code § 18-1508. Each charge was based upon Powell’s conduct with two different victims.…