Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1700523066 - 1615264633

April Michael Smith

Date of Offense

June 2, 2021

Reporting Authority

This complaint has been forwarded to the Idaho State Bar

Statement

April Smith, despite having evidence of a second degree battery, told the city police department officer to close the case against my assistant.

Definition of Offense(s)

Prosecutor misconduct involving bias refers to when a prosecutor allows personal opinions, prejudices, or other factors to influence their decision making or behavior in a criminal case.


Obstruction of justice by a prosecutor refers to actions taken by a prosecutor to interfere with the administration of justice, such as hiding or withholding evidence, lying or making false statements in court, or engaging in other behavior that undermines the fairness and integrity of the legal