If you are facing felony DUI charges, it’s crucial to understand the seriousness of the situation and take appropriate measures to protect your rights and future. Felony DUI charges can have severe consequences, including hefty fines, probation, license suspension and...
Year: 2023
Common examples of identity theft
Identity theft has been on the rise in recent years. In fact, over 100,000 cases of data breaches and identity theft are reported every year. As a result, tackling identity theft is a top priority for authorities. Broadly speaking, identity theft involves stealing an...
Dividing a high-asset marital estate in Idaho
Dividing marital property is rarely an easy undertaking. Even if all that a young couple owns is kitchenware, linens, two futons and a dog, splitting property that has been used for each spouse’s mutual benefit can become a contentious challenge. With that said, even...
What happens to the family business if I get divorced?
Divorce is an emotional process that may get even more challenging if you run a family business. It’s normal to wonder what will happen to your family business once the marriage is dissolved. Will the company need to be sold? Do you and your ex-spouse need to share...
What constitutes grand theft in Idaho?
Taking anything that does not belong to can be considered theft, but some thefts are far worse than others in the eyes of the law. A grand theft conviction, for example, typically results in severe penalties for the defendant. Many people have a little understanding...
Should I close the joint accounts when divorcing?
If you are about to divorce, you may have read that you should close any joint accounts you share with your spouse. That certainly seems sensible, as the whole idea of divorce is to disentangle your personal and financial lives. You might even feel like it's urgent to...
How do children affect the property division in a divorce?
As a divorcing parent, knowing how far to go in your quest for financial success during property division is challenging. Scoring what others would see as a financial win could come at a massive cost to your children’s well-being and that of yourself and your...
Is your spouse hiding assets under your nose?
You may have heard about spouses who hide assets in a divorce. Perhaps your friends or family told you to watch out in case your spouse tries it with you. People hide assets to avoid including them in the property division process during divorce. They might do it at...
What is the fruit of the poisonous tree?
When a case goes to court, the authorities have to provide evidence to try to get a conviction. But do not assume that any evidence they have collected can be used. The way in which the evidence was gathered is very important, and the court does have the ability to...
Can the police enter my property without a warrant?
You’ve probably heard the adage, “a man’s home is his castle.” The U.S. Constitution takes this doctrine seriously. And it is on this basis that the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. In other words, the police are generally...