State v. Hoskins

BURDICK, Chief Justice.

Justin K. Hoskins appeals the Bannock County district court's denial of his motion to suppress. The State argued that Hoskins lacked standing to object to the search based on consent and the district court denied the motion on that basis. On appeal, all parties agree the district court's ruling on standing was erroneous. Nevertheless, the State argues that the district court's decision can be affirmed based on the plain-view doctrine. Hoskins objects and argues that the State forfeited this argument by failing to raise it below. Hoskins prevailed at the Court of Appeals…