Andrus v. State

Lawrence Scott Andrus appeals from the district court's order denying his Idaho Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b) motion following the summary dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief. Andrus claims that under the circumstances, he has established unique and compelling circumstances that demonstrate the district court erred when it denied the I.R.C.P. 60(b) motion. We reverse the district court's order and remand the case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In the underlying criminal case, Andrus was charged with felony driving under…