People get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Idaho every day. Most of the time, if they didn't cause a crash, those drivers will face misdemeanor charges. However, Idaho law does allow for felony DUI charges in specific situations. If the circumstances...
Year: 2021
What happens with your family dog in your Idaho divorce?
If you are preparing to divorce, then you may be concerned about your family dog. You likely think of it as a member of your family and couldn't imagine your life without its continuous presence in it. Sure, as your spouse may argue, your dog may have some monetary...
Witness, subject, target or person of interest: Which are you?
Witnesses, suspects, targets and persons of interest: All these terms are bandied about on the news every time there’s a major federal investigation. While they all sound somewhat alike to the layperson, they mean different things. If you’re involved in a federal...
Why you don’t speak to federal agents without representation
Federal agents knock on your door at home or approach you in the parking lot after work and say they’d like to just “ask a few questions.” What do you do? If you’re like most people, you panic. It’s an unsettling situation because you have no idea if you’re a suspect...
Do you have to prove “fault” in your divorce to get alimony?
Most people believe they must provide the court with a legal reason for wanting a divorce, but nearly all states provide a no-fault divorce option. What this means is that you can seek a divorce for no reason other than irreconcilable differences. On the other hand,...
Could a family-owned business hide assets?
A family-owned business is often the pride and joy of the owners. If the marriage begins to deteriorate, there’s a chance that the business will become a focal point of the divorce. While some might think that this is because the company's fate has to be determined,...
Idaho is maintaining its strong stance on marijuana prohibition
Despite the current trend of states legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, Idaho is still holding on to its prohibition. In fact, Idaho’s state laws have been described as harsh in comparison to other states. Hefty fines and jail time often await...
The concerns about eyewitness testimony
Don’t assume that eyewitnesses are right. Don’t assume that their accounts are accurate. Many people do, but the science behind the process tells us an entirely different story. A concerning amount of the time, eyewitnesses -- even those who seem very confident in...
The problem with eyewitness evidence
DNA testing has helped hundreds of people have their guilty convictions overturned. Around 70% of those people had wrongly been convicted due to eyewitness testimony. In some cases, multiple eyewitnesses had all placed them at the scene of the crime. Why do...