
So, you have been charged with a misdemeanor. Now what?
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So, you have been charged with a misdemeanor. Now what?
With Boise being such a bike-friendly city, it's not uncommon for some individuals to ride their bikes home from the bars at night. Although this seems safer than operating a motor vehicle, it triggers the question of whether drinking and cycling is even legal.
The Supreme Court has mandated that in order for a police officer to pull a motorist over for a suspected crime, the officer must have“articulable and reasonable suspicion” that the driver is engaging in illegal activity.
Two DUI cases dismissed and one Excessive DUI successfully negotiated down to a Standard First Offense DUI.
These Machines Can Put You in Jail. Don't Trust Them.
Idaho authorities kicked off 2019 with a new law that requires both first-time DUI offenders in Idaho and individuals who refuse to take a roadside test for drugs or alcohol to install an ignition interlock system in their vehicles.
Going hand in hand with my last post on how eating may affect your BAC, I decided it was important to provide some information on other factors that may influence BAC levels.
What is BAC? BAC stands for "blood alcohol concentration." This is the measure of the amount of alcohol in someone's bloodstream. Blood alcohol concentration is expressed as a percentage – for instance .08%. The higher the number, the more alcohol there is in a person's bloodstream.
Attorneys From The Boise City Prosecutor's Office Do The Right Thing I have to give credit where credit is due. Yesterday, I appeared at a hearing with a young man who had put himself in a very difficult situation. He is college age, a good kid from a good family, with a very bright future. Unfo...
A sentencing hearing is typically the final step in a criminal case. The Defendant has already been found guilty or plead guilty at or prior to this hearing. After both parties have presented evidence and argument, the court will decide which penalties to impose as a result of the conviction.
An interlock device requires the operator to blow into the system before the vehicle will function; if the device finds alcohol in the driver's system the vehicle will not function. Previously, individual judges had the discretion to decide if an interlock device was necessary on a case-by-case basis. For the most part, this meant that interlock devices were only required for repeat offenders.
Pursuant to Idaho law, officers must have multiple indicators of intoxication in order to initiate a DUI investigation. The first is almost always "driving pattern" (the reason you are pulled over).
A third DUI violation within 10 years or a subsequent DUI violation with a previous Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI within ten (15) years, including withheld judgments, is a FELONY
Happy New Year! If you are out celebrating this New Years Eve (or enjoying some football in the days after) and the celebration involves alcohol, don't risk it - Take A Cab!
Most of the time people are arrested for DUI during the operation of a car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or ATV. Every now and again you even hear stories of DUI while operating a bicycle. DUI on a horse was a new one for me... 53 year old, Donna Byrne of Lakeland, Florida was charged and arreste...
I had a big win in Boise County this week. In a DUI case, I was able to convince the Court to suppress all evidence obtained as a result of the illegal and unjustified stop of my clients vehicle.
Each DUI case is unique. The facts of the case, criminal record of the defendant, the county of conviction, and damage done (if any) during the commission of the crime will all be important factors leading to the sentence imposed by the court for a conviction. No one can promise a specific result; anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to sell you a false bill of goods. That being said based upon my experience I can give you a general idea of what a "standard" first DUI conviction entails.
While no one expects to be stopped and charged with drunk driving, it is a common charge in Idaho. Below is some information to help you if you are pulled over or charged with DUI in Idaho.
The Supreme Court has mandated that in order for a police officer to pull a motorist over for a suspected DUI, the officer must have reasonable suspicion of illegal conduct.
The ramifications that can be felt after being charged with a DUI or Misdemeanor Possession in Idaho can be far reaching. In many cases, you may not have even realized some of the difficulties that you could encounter based on these charges.
Yesterday marked another big DUI win in Ada County. Craig Bell was acquitted of Driving Under The Influence after a one day court trial.
Over the next couple weeks or so I have decided to impart 50 free legal tips. Some of these tips will seem fairly obvious but they are all based actual events.
Blood Alcohol Content In the State of Idaho, you can be arrested and convicted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if you are discovered operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over .08. If you're driving with a commercial license, the limit is .04, and the limit for drivers und...
Field Sobriety Tests were created to demonstrate a driver's level of cognitive function and coordination, both of which are diminished when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Idaho you could be facing one of two Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges: a Per Se violation or a non-Per Se violation. This article is meant to help you differentiate between the two.