Driving under the influence can be either a misdemeanor or a felony in Idaho. It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that’s above the specified level. Any driver can be found guilty of a DUI if their BAC is 0.08 percent or more. However, if you are under the age of 21,…
Read MoreA DUI driver has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a tragic crash that claimed the lives of three children. The crash occurred nearly a year ago in August, 2019. It took place in southern Idaho in a construction zone. Matthew Richard Park, the driver who caused the crash, has now been sentenced…
Read MoreCommercial vehicles are larger and heavier than passenger cars, so they pose a bigger threat to other road users. That’s why the laws regulating commercial drivers are so strict. These drivers are held to a higher standard in several areas including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Not only is the legal limit…
Read MoreA Good Samaritan was injured in a crash which involved a driver who was under the influence. The victim was helping out another man at the time the collision occurred. According to the details shared by the Idaho State Police, the incident occurred close to the Lava Hot Springs. It came about when a driver…
Read MoreNo one wants to get pulled over by the police. If you’ve had a few drinks, your freedom will flash before your eyes. If you don’t think you’ve done anything wrong, you’ll be annoyed and possibly angry about being stopped. Whatever the case, you need to know how to handle the situation correctly. The things…
Read MoreThe Idaho State Police charged 56 drivers with driving under the influence (DUI) over the course of the Fourth of July holiday. These figures refer to the DUI charges against drivers during the first week of July alone. And they mark a significant uptick compared to other first-week figures for months like June or August.…
Read MoreIf you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, you probably know you should hire a competent lawyer. However, you may fear that a good DUI lawyer will cost too much. This is understandable but you need to think about how much is at stake. A DUI is a serious charge and the consequences for…
Read MoreA man fatally shot and killed himself during a DUI arrest in the Owyhee County. The unusual incident has prompted investigation by multiple agencies in order to determine the exact facts of the case. According to the details available so far, the man who committed suicide was traveling on the Highway 51 in a mid-sized…
Read MoreThere’s never a good reason to drink and drive. You can always catch a ride home with a friend or call an Uber. However, if you do make the mistake of drinking and driving, you need to know what you’re up against. The police in Boise take DUI very seriously. This applies to people who…
Read MoreIdaho State Police filed DUI and a number of other charges against a driver who led the law enforcement on a chase around the I-15. The chase culminated in a foot pursuit after the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled. According to the details shared by the authorities, it was reported that a driver was…
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