State v. Lance Tyrell Taylor

I. Nature of the Case

Lance Taylor (“Taylor”) appeals an order from the district court denying him credit for time served as a condition of probation; specifically, periods of incarceration during his drug court program. Taylor argues the district court’s order was erroneous for two reasons-.

First, Taylor argues that the amendments to Idaho Code sections 18-309 and 19-2603 (the “Credit Statutes”), effective July 2016, should be given retroactive effect such that he should receive credit for time served as a condition of his probation. Second, Taylor argues that even if the amended…