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 Traffic Stop: Reasonable And Articulable Suspicion
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Will A DUI or Misdemeanor Possession Charge Effect My FAFSA?
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.
Ada County DUI Trial - NOT GUILTY!
Yesterday marked another big DUI win in Ada County. Craig Bell was acquitted of Driving Under The Influence after a one day court trial.
Free Legal Advice...Part 2 of 5
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.
BAC!!!! Sorry I just hacked up something.
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, Impossible To Pass?...Probably
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.
What the heck is a "Per Se" DUI?
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.
Should You Refuse The Breathalyzer?
Today's post covers one of the most common questions I get from clients, friends, and family: “If I have been drinking and I get pulled over, what should I do?” Unfortunately, it is often the case that by the time I am asked this question…it is already too late.
THERE ARE NO SMALL CASES! Hire a lawyer for that misdemeanor charge and go to trial!
So, you have been charged with a misdemeanor. Now what?