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State of Idaho v. Emerson Clyde Buck, IV
Date: 10-01-2025
Case Number: 52335
Judge: Jason D. Scott
Court: Fourth Judicial District of the State of Idaho, Ada County
Plaintiff's Attorney: Ada County, Idaho, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Boise, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree
murder (with a deadly weapon enhancement) and resisting and obstructing an officer.
In the morning hours of January 19, 2020, Norma Buck ("Normaâ€) heard Buck, her son,
yell something to the effect of "you'll never say that again, son of a bitch.†She later testified that
she heard three loud pounding noises, entered the bedroom, and found her brother-in-law, James
Buck ("Jamesâ€), lying on the floor bleeding from a wound to his neck. Norma, her husband, and
her son all shared a home with James in Garden City, Idaho. Upon discovering James lying gravely
injured on the floor, Norma called 911. An autopsy later determined that James had suffered a
mortal wound to his right carotid artery, which was likely caused by a knife
murder (with a deadly weapon enhancement) and resisting and obstructing an officer.
In the morning hours of January 19, 2020, Norma Buck ("Normaâ€) heard Buck, her son,
yell something to the effect of "you'll never say that again, son of a bitch.†She later testified that
she heard three loud pounding noises, entered the bedroom, and found her brother-in-law, James
Buck ("Jamesâ€), lying on the floor bleeding from a wound to his neck. Norma, her husband, and
her son all shared a home with James in Garden City, Idaho. Upon discovering James lying gravely
injured on the floor, Norma called 911. An autopsy later determined that James had suffered a
mortal wound to his right carotid artery, which was likely caused by a knife
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Idaho v. Emerson Clyde Buck, IV?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Affirmed
Which court heard State of Idaho v. Emerson Clyde Buck, IV?
This case was heard in Fourth Judicial District of the State of Idaho, Ada County, ID. The presiding judge was Jason D. Scott.
Who were the attorneys in State of Idaho v. Emerson Clyde Buck, IV?
Plaintiff's attorney: Ada County, Idaho, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Boise Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Idaho v. Emerson Clyde Buck, IV decided?
This case was decided on October 1, 2025.