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On the whole, most criminal charges happen after a crime has been committed. You don’t get pulled over for thinking about driving under the influence. You don’t get arrested for thinking about embezzling money from your place of employment. However, there is one way...
Hate crimes are criminal acts committed against individuals or groups based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. In Idaho, hate crimes have been a growing issue. According to the most recent statistics from...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in North Idaho, especially when it crosses into "excessive" territory. An excessive DUI charge is not just a standard DUI — it involves circumstances that elevate the severity of the offense. In Idaho, a DUI...
Boating is a popular activity in Cour d’Alene, attracting both residents and visitors. People head out on the water for sports, fun with friends or just a chance to relax. Whatever reason you may have for being out on the lake, avoiding a boating and drinking offense...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...