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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are in need of an attorney but do not know who to call, the LRS might be a good place to start. This service will help you find an attorney practicing in the Idaho jurisdiction you matter involves who handles legal matters similar to the one you are involved in. What is the Lawyer Referra...
Do I Need To Restore My Gun Rights? Most people have heard that upon being convicted of a felony you lose your gun rights. This is true. What many people don't know is that upon your completion of probation or parole you may automatically have all your civil rights restored, including your gun r...
My wife loves tennis, so I have been following this story. Per reports from ESPN and BBC: A court in the Czech Republic convicted a man of knifing two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in her home and sentenced him to eight years in prison. The man entered her home, saying he needed to i...
I have seen the number of Reckless Driving charges increase greatly over the last couple months (This is especially true in Elmore, Ada, and Canyon counties). This is a charge that often causes a great deal of confusion. As such, I thought it would be useful to provide a little information ab...
As an alternative to jail time, a judge may impose a period of probation on a defendant when a found guilty. Probation allows the defendant to be out in the community but subject to certain conditions for an assigned period of time. Some common requirements of probation may be: meeting with a pro...
Being charged with a crime, regardless of the severity, is a life changing and very serious event. As I always say it is important to understand what the implications will be from what you are charged with. Therefore, it is important to have someone on your side that will protect your rights an...
"Jailing people for marijuana possession is a vast and ongoing moral failure” - Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore's State Attorney. Bigger Fish To Fry Baltimore has one of the highest crime rates per-capita in the country. Ms. Mosby has made her position clear; the resources used to investigate and pr...
The incorrect use of "scientific evidence" by prosecutors continues to be a large issue both in Idaho and Federal Courts. Take a look at this recent article published by NBC News - 'We are going backward': How the justice system ignores science in the pursuit of convictions If you have a case i...
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...
In most felony cases a Presentence Investigation, or PSI, is completed after a defendant is found guilty or enters a guilty plea but prior to sentencing. It is up to the defendant to determine how much, if at all, they want to cooperate with the PSI process. However, the terms of most plea deals ...
After adjudication, the formal judgement on a matter of contention, a juvenile has the opportunity to use the right of expungement. Expungement allows the records related to a juveniles criminal case, such as, Law enforcement investigatory reports Fingerprint records in the custody of any ...
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