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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. This was a hard fought case ...
Not Guilty on a charge of Eluding in Ada County!
Two DUI cases dismissed and one Excessive DUI successfully negotiated down to a Standard First Offense DUI.
What is Self Defense in Idaho? Self defense is an affirmative defense against a violent crime. This means the defendant admits to doing the violent act but argues there was a legal justification for it. The attorneys at Schofield Young PLLC understand how challenging it is to be facing crimina...
What constitutes your Miranda rights and what happens if your rights were violated?
This year, both attorneys in the firm received the SuperLawyers Rising Star award in the area of criminal defense for the second year in a row. Only 2.5% of all attorneys receive this award, and only three Idaho attorneys received this award this year. To be eligible, candidates must be either 40...
Today we have a guest article written by Lauren McDowell. If you have been approved for a restricted driving program, an interlock installation will be required. If you are like most people, one of the pressing questions you'll probably ask is “What happens if I violate my interlock device?” T...
William Young was recognized by the Idaho Business Review as a 2020 Leader in Law. He was one of only 20 attorneys in Idaho to receive this award in 2020. "Experience counts. Dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence are expected. Compassion is essential. The Idaho Business Review...
A person convicted of a misdemeanor in Idaho typically faces some combination of a fine, court costs, jail days with options, court-ordered classes, and/or probation. For some people, however, the greater punishment is having a misdemeanor on their criminal record forever. As we're well aware, ...
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). If witnessed by an officer, you can be arrested for this offense.
William Young - 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star Award At the beginning of this week, Super Lawyers released it's 2020 Mountain States Magazine including its annual list of top attorneys. We are proud to announce that William Young was included in the list of Rising Stars for this region. This re...
Mandatory Minimum Penalties For Drug Offenses In Idaho Several Idaho drug offenses carry mandatory minimum punishments. This means that the judge must send the defendant to prison for at least the minimum sentence - no possibility of probation or a rider. Trafficking is considered the most serio...
Idaho Gives presents an incredible opportunity to unite us around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. As a Board member of the Lee Pesky Learning Center, I strongly believe in LPLC's vision to create a pathway to learning for every...
We are frequently asked about firearm rights. This infographic breaks down whether you may own or possess a firearm under Idaho law.
Health officials say that home is the safest place to be during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, that’s not necessarily true for victims of violence and abuse. Isolation forces victims into uncomfortable and unsafe circumstances. That is why the frequency and severity of domestic abuse will likely increase due to quarantine amid COVID-19. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, our heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Please consider the following local and national resources available and/or call our firm today for a free consultation to determine your legal options going forward.
William Young, Announced As Recipient Of Idaho Business Review's 2020 "Accomplished Under 40" Award. "The Idaho Business Review is proud to announce the honorees for its 2020 Accomplished Under 40 awards program. They come from diverse backgrounds and industries — including business, health ...
Lori Vallow was arrested this week by Kaua'i police on a warrant issued by Madison County, Idaho, after she and her newly-wed husband, Chad Daybell, did not show up with their two kids to child welfare last month. Her children, Joshua Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, have been missing since September.
William Young and Associates is proud to announce that our firm has again earned a place on Expertise.com's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boise. Every year Expertise.com announces its "Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boise" list. William Young and Associates is proud to hear that they have o...
We're frequently asked about traffic stops. Here are some dos and don'ts. Some people may find these controversial, but we've prepare these based on years of experience handling traffic stop cases.
According to the article, people are more than twice as likely to be arrested by Meridian PD for misdemeanor marijuana possession than any other law enforcement agency in Ada County. Between May and December of 2019, 65 people were booked into the Ada County Jail for misdemeanor marijuana possession and/or paraphernalia, and of those 65 people, 38 were arrested by the Meridian PD. And of those 38 arrests, 21 involved a driver or passenger of a vehicle.
Earlier this year, genealogy testing helped solve the 1996 rape and murder of an 18-year-old young woman in Idaho Falls named Angie Dodge.
Beginning January 1, 2020, the use of handheld phones while driving will be prohibited within Meridian's city limits. Although Idaho has a statewide law prohibiting texting-while-driving, it lacks a statewide law prohibiting the use of handheld phones while driving altogether. The lack of a state...
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.
Drug dog units are becoming increasingly popular in Idaho, especially during traffic stops. The situation typically goes something like this: a car is pulled over for a traffic violation, the officer asks if there's anything illegal in the car, the driver says no, another officer runs a drug ...
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. Jurisdiction: Elmore County District Court Result: All Evidence Suppre...