Experience
Is The Best Defense
There are many options for sentencing in a criminal case. Probation is part of the sentence for some people pleading or found guilty. This is an alternative to incarceration, so courts sometimes default to this for non-violent crimes. Being placed on supervised...
Idaho is a community property state. This means spouses have equal rights over community assets and debts, which are often distributed in a 50-50 split in a divorce. Community property is typically an asset acquired during the bounds of a marriage. After much...
Loss of assets or property is a little-known risk for those involved in high-stakes drug crime investigations and trials. Through asset forfeiture, the government can seize virtually any property believed to have been used in or derived from criminal activity. In...
In many cases, couples who get divorced will sell their house. Their reasoning is that they have to divide their assets. Selling the house is the easiest way to do it because they just split up the money that they earned. But are there situations in which a couple...
The state of Idaho recognizes the right of an individual to protect themselves when facing imminent harm. However, there are situations where self-defense is not a viable defense strategy. Learn more about when self-defense can be justified in the state here. ...
People often confuse the offenses of conspiracy and solicitation and think they refer to the same thing. Both are considered “inchoate” crimes (crimes of planning, essentially). There are, however, important distinctions under both federal and state law. Let’s take a...
The police have the right to pull over vehicles they believe are operated by people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. One way the police can determine if a driver is drunk is by performing sobriety tests. There are two variations of sobriety tests...
A plea bargain is a negotiation in which the defendant consents to plead guilty or not contest a charge in exchange for leniency or certain concessions. It allows both the defendant and the prosecutor to avoid the uncertainties and costs of a full trial. Contemplating...
There are many DUI myths that are told and retold again, which can lead to a lot of confusion. It may help drivers to learn more about some of the most common myths surrounding DUI. Here’s what you should know: Myth 1: You can drive after drinking coffee Truth: It’s...
When confronted with criminal charges, one of the pivotal decisions defendants face is how to enter a plea. In Idaho, you have three plea options: “guilty,” “not guilty” and the lesser-known concept of "standing silent." Each plea carries distinct implications and...
