Idaho Statutes

§ 19-1416 — CONSTRUCTION OF WORDS

Idaho § 19-1416
JurisdictionIdaho
Title 19CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Ch. 14INDICTMENT

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Idaho Code § 19-1416 (2026).

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The words used in an indictment are construed in their usual acceptance in common language, except such words and phrases as are defined by law, which are construed according to their legal meaning.

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Related

State v. Hahn
441 P.2d 714 (Idaho Supreme Court, 1968)
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State v. Denton
766 P.2d 1283 (Idaho Court of Appeals, 1989)

Legislative History

[(19-1416) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 240, p. 242; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7684; C.S., sec. 8832; I.C.A., sec. 19-1316.]

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