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Boise DUI Attorneys
If you or a loved one are charged with a DUI in Boise, Idaho - let us fight for you. We have handled hundreds of DUI cases for our clients. We have the skill and experience to defend every step of a DUI charge in Boise, including investigations, arraignments, bail hearings, motion practice, plea bargaining, trials, sentencing, appeals and probation revocation hearings. There is no case to small for our attention and no case to large for us to handle.
Boise DUI Laws and Penalties
Boise DUI laws can be complex and filled with red tape. The laws related to a Boise, Idaho DUI charge and penalties can be found in Idaho Code §18-8004. and Idaho Code §18-8005 - Penalties.
Boise DUI - First Offense
While many people think that a first time DUI is "not that big of a deal" this could not be further from the truth. Do not try to handle these cases on your own. A DUI conviction can result in severe and lasting consequences. Let a Boise DUI Attorney help you.
Boise DUI - Second Offense
In Idaho if you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for a second time within 10 years, you are facing enhanced penalties. Although still considered a misdemeanor offense, a second DUI conviction comes with mandatory jail time, a spike in fines, and many other possible penalties.
Boise DUI - Third Or Subsequent Offense - Felony DUI
In Idaho a third or subsequent DUI conviction is a felony DUI and can result in a prison sentence.
Boise Excessive DUI
An excessive DUI is charged when an individual's BAC is above a .20. This is a more serious offense than a "standard DUI" and can result in enhanced penalties. A conviction for your first excessive DUI in Idaho is a misdemeanor but a second conviction within may result in a felony charge.
Aggravated DUI
An Aggravated DUI is a felony DUI typically involving a crash where someone was severely hurt or killed.
Juvenile "Under 21" DUI
When under the age of 21 years old, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over .02 in Idaho. The penalties for minors who break this law can be as serious and long-lasting as those for adults convicted of Driving Under the Influence.
You Are Not Alone - Let Us Fight Your DUI case
Don't attempt to navigate the system on your own. Boise takes a strict, even harsh, stance on DUIs. A Boise DUI should not be treated like a DIY weekend project - Our skilled Boise DUI Attorneys are here to help you through every step of the process.
Free Boise DUI Consultations
Each case is unique. The strength and weakness of your case will depend the particular facts of your case. Call Schofield and Young for a free consultation. We will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and give you an honest, straightforward, assessment of your case.