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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...
Happy Holidays! I hope that many of you get the opportunity to take some time away from work and enjoy the company of friends and family.
Jonathan J. Locksmith is being held in the Ada County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving after he drove his car over the sidewalk and into the fountain in front of the Ada County Courthouse Sunday morning. Deputies were called out to the courthouse, located at 200 W. Fort Street, i...
Pursuant to Idaho law, It is unlawful for any person to use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale
Possession of any amount of marijuana is illegal in Idaho but can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case.
The days before, during, and directly after Thanksgiving Day are some of the busiest for travel in the US. More traffic means more stress, more accidents, and a much higher police presence. Thanksgiving Day has earned the title “Deadliest Day of the Year”
William Young has been acknowledged as one of NTLs Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only, and is limited to the top 40 attorneys un...
What should I do when I get to court? Do I need to check in with anyone when I get to court? How do I know what courtroom my case is in? How long will my hearing take? Should I bring anything to court with me?
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.
Listed below are the 15 primary federal constitutional rights guaranteed to criminal defendants in the United States to promote fair trials.
The general steps seen in almost every criminal case.
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.
In Idaho, if a person is convicted of a felony for the third time, he/she will be considered a ‘persistent violator of law.
YOUR RIGHTS You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud. You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home. If you are not under arrest, you have the right to calmly leave.
Any person who has been pulled over by an officer for a traffic violation may have their car sniffed by a drug dog during the traffic stop. The U.S. Supreme Court, in Illinois v. Caballes, stated that a drug dog could perform a sniff of a stopped car regardless of the reason for the stop.
Sheriffs Labor Detail SLD stands for the Sheriffs Labor Detail, sometimes also known as the Sheriffs Inmate Labor Detail (SILD). This is a work crew overseen by the Sheriffs Office made up of low risk offenders who choose to performs public labor rather than serving their sentence actually i...
Do not plead guilty to a DUI just because a Drug Recognition Expert says you were impaired. A Drug Recognition Expert relies heavily on assumptions and judgment calls.
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.
Chain of custody is necessary for authentication and identification: The individual blood sample was taken from the Defendant; It is the same sample taken in relation to this case; It was properly handled and transported in accordance with lab policy and procedure; It was not contaminated i...
Consult an Attorney The most important thing to do is consult with an attorney. You will not always need to hire an attorney, but reckless driving is a criminal offense in Idaho. That means if you're convicted, you will have a permanent criminal conviction.
Stay calm. Dont run. Dont argue, resist or obstruct the police, even if you are innocent or police are violating your rights. Keep your hands where police can see them. Ask if you are free to leave. If the officer says yes, calmly and silently walk away. If you are under arrest, you have a rig...
You might think that speed limits are set for safety. You would be wrong.
I know I am not supposed to gripe...but here I go anyway! I do not make the law. The legislature makes the law.