State v. James Patrick Stell, Jr.

James Patrick Stell Jr. appeals from his judgment of conviction after a jury returned a guilty verdict for aggravated assault, with a deadly weapon enhancement; malicious injury to property; possession of drug paraphernalia; and carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence. Stell first argues the trial court erred in admitting an audio recording of his arrest into evidence because it was irrelevant and prejudicial. Stell further argues that even if the recording is relevant, the trial court’s failure to perform an Idaho Rule of Evidence 403 balancing test constituted an abuse of…