Idaho § 19-2117 - Testimony of accomplice - Corroboration

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-2117 — Testimony of accomplice - Corroboration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-2117. Testimony of accomplice - Corroboration

A conviction cannot be had on the testimony of an accomplice, unless he is corroborated by other evidence, which in itself, and without the aid of the testimony of the accomplice, tends to connect the defendant with the commission of the offense; and the corroboration is not sufficient, if it merely shows the commission of the offense, or the circumstances thereof.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Idaho Statutes § 19-2117 cover?

Section 19-2117 ("Testimony of accomplice - Corroboration") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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