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What Does a Field Sobriety Test in Idaho Entail?
If you get pulled over in Boise, Idaho, the cops are going to check to see if you’ve been drinking or using drugs. It doesn’t matter what the initial reason was for the traffic stop. Police officers always gauge whether a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Part of the reason officers…
Read MoreIf you drive after you’ve been drinking or taking drugs, you take the chance that you’ll get arrested. It’s bad enough that you risk your own life and the lives of others on the road. But if the cops suspect that you’re driving under the influence, you’re going to get pulled over. With that being said, the cops…
Read MoreHow Do You Prove Someone’s Driving While on Drugs?
A lot of people don’t realize that you don’t have to be drunk to get arrested for DUI. You can also be charged with DUI if you’re caught driving while under the influence of drugs. They think that the cops have no way of proving that you’re high at the time of your traffic stop.…
Read MoreCan I Refuse a Breath Test if Stopped for DUI in Boise?
If you’re out drinking with your friends, you should never get behind the wheel. You can call a taxi or an Uber. For a few dollars, you can avoid killing another driver. You can also avoid getting arrested for DUI. If you get stopped for DUI, you’ll probably be asked to do a field sobriety…
Read MoreEvery DUI conviction can come with jail time. It could be as little as ten (10) days or as much as ten (10) years. Your sentence can be for even longer if there are special circumstances in your case. Idaho courts impose enhanced penalties for people who commit certain DUI offenses. Some of the offenses…
Read MoreWhat Are the Defenses to a DUI in Boise?
If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI in Boise, you’ll be facing some serious consequences. Idaho is one of the states that have recently increased the penalties for DUI. They’ve also increased the penalties for people who have a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .20. You don’t want to get arrested for DUI…
Read MoreIdaho is like a lot of states when it comes to DUI. If you’re caught driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Boise, you will get a DUI charge. In order to get a DUI charge, you’ll have to meet the following requirements: You must have a BAC of .08 or higher If…
Read MoreHow Does the Prosecutor Prove I Was Under the Influence of Drugs at the Time of My DUI Arrest in Boise?
A lot of people think DUI laws are only for drinking and driving. This is not the case. DUI laws in Idaho prohibit you from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. With the growing epidemic of heroin use and the abuse of prescription drugs, these laws are being enforced harder than ever before.…
Read MoreBeing charged with a DUI is a serious thing – you’re arrested, booked, photographed, fingerprinted, have to appear before a judge, and potentially have to defend yourself in court facing a criminal charge, stiff fines, and potentially jail time. To make matters worse, this conviction threatens to haunt you forever – can your DUI conviction…
Read MoreIn order to help curb underage impaired driving, the state of Idaho along with all other states in the country have so-called “zero tolerance” laws which apply to drivers who are younger than 21 – in particular to help deter teenage drunk driving and reduce the frequency of teen drunk driving charges. These underage drunk…
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