State v. Wiltse

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Owen Wiltse appeals his conviction for violating a protection order, contending that he should have been allowed to present evidence concerning his presence at the home in question and of his intent in going there. Appellant claims pretrial suppression of this evidence effectively denied him a fair trial. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

In February, 1985, a protection order was issued, restraining Owen Wiltse from entering the residence of Tracy Smith. The protection order also required Smith to immediately turn over all of appellant’s belongings still in her…