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In June, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement can no longer arrest someone for a misdemeanor unless they have a warrant or actually saw the crime being committed. See State v. Clarke. For example, if the police receive a call about an intoxicated driver but are unable to locate the...
Our office has recently received a lot of calls and questions about inattentive driving. Inattentive driving citations are becoming increasingly popular around the Treasure Valley, and this article aims to provide a quick summary about them. What is inattentive driving? Inattentive driving is...
We get this question a lot. And because Idaho strives for transparency when it comes to access to public records, the short answer is probably forever. As disappointing as this may sound, it doesn't mean you're stuck. There are several things that can be done to “clean up” a criminal record and h...
William Young and Associates is pleased to announce that our firm has earned a place on Expertise.com's 2019 list of the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boise. According to Expertise.com's "about" page, their process for selecting firms looks like this: "Our Selection Process We start by...
There's no denying it, attorneys can be expensive. Maybe not always as expensive as many people believe but it is still never an expense people have built into their monthly budget. So, why hire one if you're just planning on pleading guilty? Or maybe you think you can handle the case on your o...
Enhanced drunk driving patrols started Friday night and will continue through Labor Day.
Idaho federal court rules that a search warrant forcing a person to use their fingerprint to unlock a cellphone does not violate their constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Prosecutors have been forced to notify defendants in nearly 50 cases that a former Boise Police Department officer might have lied under oath, casting potential doubt on her testimony in their cases. According to Deputy City Attorney Bryan Norton, “It has come to the State's attention that on May...
A federal judge has sentenced Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to a term of life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 30 years for his role in drug trafficking, murder, and money laundering as the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. The sentence also includes a multibillion-dollar financial pena...
Applying to have your firearm rights restored can be a long and difficult process and shouldn't be taken lightly. It can sometimes take several years and can even require a formal hearing. Call our office today for a free 30-minute consultation on how we can assist you through this process.
It is not uncommon for our office to receive calls from potential clients asking why their 5 or 10-year case has not been dismissed despite being granted a withheld judgment at sentencing. And the answer is this: you do not receive the benefits of a withheld judgment until the court enters an order officially dismissing the case. So...go back and get an order!
On the Fourth of July, we often celebrate our nation's independence by grilling, setting off fireworks, and consuming alcohol beverages. Due to the popularity of alcohol, this holiday is also considered the deadliest holiday for fatal car accidents. According to the National Safety Council, it is...
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. And honestly, it really depends on ...
Juvenile Diversion Diversion is a voluntary program that offers juveniles an opportunity to resolve a filed police report without appearing in court. The Prosecuting Attorney may refer juveniles to the diversion program, especially if their crimes are minor offenses and they are first time off...
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. The interlock system requires a driver to blow into the system b...
Family Law...The New Frontier At least once a week I am asked by clients if we can help them with their ongoing family law matters. This falls outside of my area of expertise so, in the past, I have been forced to send them to another firm with their questions. That is now changing... Than...
The firm is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Christi Schofield. Christi started working with us in May 2019 and practices criminal defense as well as family law. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for several civil litigation firms in Idaho and Texas and primarily defended business...
With Idaho being home to more than 2,000 lakes and 8,941 streams and rivers, the state is rather adamant on protecting the wildlife in its waters. Moreover, as the weather warms up and people venture out to fish, the number of fishing citations also increases. Because our office has recently re...
A civil protection order, sometimes referred to as a "CPO," is a civil court order that can help protect victims of domestic violence, stalking, malicious harassment, or telephone harassment. By applying for a civil protection order, you are requesting a court order preventing an offender from c...
William Young was again acknowledged (for the second year in a row) as one of the top three Boise, Idaho criminal defense attorneys by "3 Best Rated" - https://threebestrated.com/ Three Best Rated is an online platform that uses a 50-Point inspection process to recommend the three top businesses...
I recently received a question on this subject and thought it was worth a blog post. The driver had been cited for speeding due to driving faster than the posted speed limit while he was passing another vehicle. He explained that he was under the impression that the law "allotted" drivers 15 mph ...
The Supreme Court this morning added just one new case to their merits docket for next term: Kansas v. Glover, in which the court agreed to decide whether, for purposes of an investigative stop under the Fourth Amendment, it is reasonable for a police officer to suspect that the registered owner ...
Earlier this week I was able to convince a prosecutor in Canyon County to dismiss a theft charge due to a lack of evidence. This is an extremely good result as most of the time prosecutors would rather take a case to trial, and let a jury decide if the evidence is truly lacking, than agree to an ...
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. Several factors can affect a party's BAC levels when drinking. Some of the more popular include: age – as age incre...
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. So...How Do...
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