Idaho Criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney Blog

Welcome to the Schofield and Young Blog! 

Below you will find posts that cover a wide variety of topics centered around Idaho Criminal Defense, including:

  • Criminal Defense Strategies
  • Idaho DUI Defense Topics and DUI Laws
  • Answers to Common Questions
  • Advice For Criminal Defendants and Their Families
  • Boise (Ada County) Specific Criminal Defense Issues
  • Idaho Law and Any Changes
  • Idaho Supreme Court Decisions
  • High Profile Idaho Criminal Cases 
  • Firm Case Results
  • Observations Made By Our Attorneys
  • And Anything Else We Think Might Be Important To The Idaho Community

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Trial Win in Ada County!

Posted by William Young | Sep 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

Last week Will Young went to battle for one of our clients - and won! Nearly a year of work representing our client on a charge of Misdemeanor Reckless Driving culminated in a one day trial. By the end of the day our client received a long awaited verdict: not guilty.

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Fight that Ticket!

Posted by William Young | Oct 01, 2020 | 0 Comments

Speaking from experience, getting ticketed for speeding is not a fun experience. Seeing red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror is not a good feeling. I realize speeding is not even close to the worst thing you can be accused of, it can still impact your life in many ways.

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Punishments for Reckless and Inattentive Driving

Posted by Christi Schofield | Jul 28, 2020 | 0 Comments

Reckless driving is a misdemeanor, not an infraction. Any person can be cited for reckless driving for: (1) driving carelessly or without undue caution and at a speed or in a manner likely to endanger any person or property or (2) passing when there is a line in his or her lane indicating a sight distance restriction (i.e., a double line indicating no passing). See Idaho Code 49-1401(1).

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The Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies

Posted by Christi Schofield | Dec 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

In Idaho, there are three classes of charges: (1) infractions; (2) misdemeanors; and (3) felonies. An infraction is defined as a “civil public offense” and is not considered a crime. An infraction is resolved by the payment of a fine less than $300 and does not involve any jail time. The fine amount for each infraction is set by statute and cannot be adjusted.

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ANOTHER Big Win

Posted by William Young | Nov 29, 2019 | 0 Comments

Another Big Win! Case Type: Felony Possession of A Controlled Substance x 2, Felony Weapons Charge, Felony Introduction of Contraband Into Jail, Misdemeanor Possession of A Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Possession of Para.

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