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Happy New Year (Soon)! As 2018 ends and 2019 approaches I am proud of all the things our firm has achieved this year. We added Samantha Mena to our team, moved to new offices, and represented clients in 121 different criminal cases!
Attorney William Young in the Spotlight… As the son of a business owner, Idaho criminal defense attorney William Young was fairly certain he was going to start his own business after finishing law school.
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).
I recently received notification that I had been recognized as one of the 3 best criminal defense lawyers in Boise. It is an honor to be recognized in such a manor and this will only lead me to continue to work hard for each an every client. Click here to view this rating from Three Best Rated...
Administrative License Suspension When you fail a BAC test the Department of Transportation suspends your drivers license for 90 days beginning 30 days from the date of failure.
"I have never been in any trouble before...I made a mistake...I am scared...What is going to happen to me?"
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). Beyond this, the three most common indicators listed by Law Enforcement:
A Third Or Subsequent DUI Conviction Can Result In Felony DUI A third DUI violation within five (5) years or a subsequent DUI violation with a previous Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI within ten (10) years, including withheld judgments, is a FELONY Prison Sentence Because it's a felony charge, a...
Big win! Lately I have been seeing a lot of people charged with reckless driving in Ada and Canyon counties.
Early this week I was able to get a great result on a Petty Theft case in Canyon County. The facts of this case had to do with a young gal who made a stupid decision to attempt to shoplift about $15 worth of merchandise from a chain grocery store. She owned up to her mistake and agreed to do...
Even in misdemeanor cases you may need a lawyer. Even the smallest criminal case can have drastic long-term effects. The risk of proceeding on your own is high and could be dire.
Juvenile Case Process With the exception of certain traffic, alcohol, tobacco, and watercraft violations, persons under the age of 18 years who violate any f...
The 4th Judicial District Website has again provided us with some interesting information, this time about the anatomy of a trial (https://fourthjudicialcourt.idaho.gov/overview/trial_anatomy.html). Anatomy of a Trial At the time a case is set for trial, a decision must be made as to whether ...
Criminal Case Process A criminal case is one in which an individual is accused of conduct that has potentially damaged...
What should I do if law enforcement officers arrest me? The officer must advise you of your constitutional rights to remain silent, to an attorney, and to have an attorney appointed if you cannot afford one. You should exercise all these rights, even if the officers don't tell you about the...
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. A seizure without a warrant is unreasonable, subject to a few enumerated exceptions.
Many people charged with DWI do not take the charges seriously. They feel that pleading guilty will be the easiest way to get the process over with. Most attorneys will advise that this is not always a good idea.
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens privacy in their “persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” This protection applies to searches and seizures by the government or by someone else at the direction of the government. To search...
If you've received a reckless driving citation in Idaho, you've likely considered hiring an attorney.
Big Win In Valley County! This was a case involving a client who was investigated for the sale of large quantities of marijuana. After utilizing a confidential human informant (CI) during the investigation the Valley County Prosecutor's Office charged this individual with 3 felony counts.
Over the last couple weeks dozens of people have been cited for distributing alcohol to a minor. For those of you that dont know - this is a crime. These citations have come about due to a series of stings where two high school age girls have stopped people outside of grocery stores or gas stati...
Who Is Pressing Charges Against Me? Todays post deals with one of the most common misconceptions about the legal system: Individual citizens get to choose to either press or not press charges. People believe that if the victim does not want the accused to be charged with a crime then then no ...
Every person since the beginning of time wants their case dismissed. While this is an understandable goal, most people lack the understanding of whether this is a realistic goal...
Idaho's Infamous Rule 11 Plea Agreement. I often get questions about a “Rule 11” agreement - what is it and who is eligible to receive it? A Rule 11 plea agreement is a binding plea agreement. It is an agreement entered into by the parties for a certain sentence.
Idaho Speeding Tickets I get calls nearly every day from people looking to fight traffic tickets in Idaho. Many of these people are from out of state or have never received an Idaho traffic citation before.