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...
Year: 2023
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...
How to let your spouse know you want a divorce
Have you recently noticed that your marriage is not what it used to be? Even if you thought it would last forever, things and people change. If you have decided it is time to end your marriage, having this conversation with your spouse can be hard. While you can wait...
3 reasons you’ll face a felony charge for a DUI offense
So long as you don't cause massive property damage, leave someone severely injured or have a recent drunk driving conviction, you can typically expect that a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Idaho will be a misdemeanor offense. Those accused of showing...
Why you should never lie to federal authorities
Dealing with federal law enforcement can be considerably different than with local or even state police. Sometimes federal investigators or agents who suspect someone of a criminal offense or knowing something about a crime just show up unexpectedly to “ask a few...