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Can You Get a DUI Conviction Expunged in Boise, Idaho?

May 2, 2020

Generally speaking, for a lot of criminal convictions, after a certain amount of time, you can get your record expunged. This is the case for a lot of misdemeanors and low-level criminal offenses. However, no matter where you live, getting a conviction for DUI can be very difficult. In Idaho, this is true. It is…

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Man Accused of Causing Crash, Charged with Stalking, Assault

April 28, 2020

An Idaho man was arrested last month after he allegedly attempted to run a woman off the road. He is 35-year-old Jared James Keating and the unnamed victim had previously filed a civil protection order against him. According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim told Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies that she had stopped…

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What Happens to Your CDL if You’re Convicted of DWI in Boise, Idaho?

April 24, 2020

Nobody ever wants to get arrested and charged with DWI in Boise, Idaho. This kind of criminal charge can change your life forever. Not only will you have to deal with the immediate legal ramifications. You’ll also be dealing with long-term consequences. However, if you drive for a living, you’ll certainly be facing professional consequences…

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Teenager Killed, Three Suffer Injuries in Car Crash

April 20, 2020

A teenager received fatal injuries on Wednesday morning in an early-morning car accident just west of Caldwell. Idaho State Police troopers said they were called to the intersection of Farmway and Ustick Roads at 5:46 a.m. Upon arrival, they found that a car had struck a pickup truck. The car was driven by a male…

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What is a Wet Reckless Plea in Boise, Idaho?

April 14, 2020

If you’re ever pulled over and charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated) in Idaho, you’re going to be facing some pretty serious penalties. Depending on whether it’s your first or second offense, you can be facing fines, jail time and a suspension of your driver’s license. What you need is a skilled DUI defense lawyer…

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Boise Man Arrested on DUI Charges Following Hit-and-Run Accident

April 8, 2020

A driver who was involved in a hit-and-run crash has been arrested. The accident caused serious injuries to a man and woman whose identities were not revealed. The suspect is 31-year-old Ryan K. Craftsman, a resident of Boise. According to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the accident took place on the West Harness Drive near…

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What is the Penalty for DUI Vehicular Manslaughter in Boise, Idaho?

April 2, 2020

One of the reasons the police in Boise come down so hard on people who drive drunk is that It’s dangerous. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in this country because of drunk drivers. If you end up getting into an accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, expect the…

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Driver Charged with Aggravated DUI by Jury

March 24, 2020

A jury has charged a driver with aggravated driving under the influence in a crash that took place last year. The crash resulted in serious injuries to a teenage girl who had her neck broken in the hit by the driver. The incident happened on September 2, 2019. The driver, Joseph Jeffries, 70, of Melba,…

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If You Have a Medical Marijuana Card in Another State, Can You Be Charged with DUI in Boise?

March 24, 2020

It seems as if more and more stakes are legalizing marijuana. Some states have already legalized marijuana for medicinal use. Others have actually legalized it for recreational purposes as well. Idaho is not one of them. It is illegal to carry or use marijuana for any reason in Boise. This means that, it doesn’t matter…

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Is Drugged Driving Any Different from Drunk Driving in Boise, Idaho?

March 14, 2020

When it comes to drugged or drunk driving in Boise, the law doesn’t care what substance you took to make you impaired. You can be arrested and charged with DUI whether you’ve been drinking or using drugs. And, illegal drugs aren’t the only ones that can make you impaired. Lots of people take prescription drugs…

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