Many people fail to realize just how serious a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be. They think it’s more like a minor traffic ticket where you just pay up and get on with life. A DUI conviction could potentially change your life – and not in a good...
Criminal Defense
3 ways the police can enter your home
What do you do when a police officer shows up at your door? Do you have to let them inside? If you refuse, will they arrest you? These are common questions people have when dealing with the police. It can be a stressful situation, so it is important to know what to...
Why criminal defendants and social media don’t mix
The intersection of criminal defense and social media is potentially much more consequential than many defendants realize. The use of social media by criminal defendants can have significant repercussions on their cases. As a result, trying to mount a successful...
What is white-collar crime?
White-collar crimes are categorized as nonviolent, deceitful forms of wrongdoing. There are various reasons why people commit these kinds of crimes. At times, it's an effort to conceal financial losses. In other cases, an offender may be trying to sustain a lifestyle...
How does money laundering work?
Money laundering is an illegal process undertaken to hide financial assets that may have been illegally obtained. The United States government states that it involves “disguising financial assets to try to hide the source. By doing this “the criminal transforms the...
When does an Idaho theft offense become a felony?
Theft offenses occur when one party improperly assumes possession of assets that belong to another person or a business. Theft crimes could involve shoplifting at a store. Both burglary and robbery are also common forms of theft. Those accused of taking the property...
3 things to know about probation
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...
Can the police take your assets for drug crimes in Idaho?
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...
Understanding self-defense in Idaho criminal cases
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. ...
Understanding the differences between conspiracy and solicitation
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...