As DUI lawyers we understand driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime most people commit. When a person has more than the legal blood alcohol concentration in their system, they are legally intoxicated. The BAC level in Idaho, like in most parts of the United States, is 0.08%. When the police…
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Having an Ignition Interlock Device installed (IID) in your vehicle is one of the many punishments for DUI in Idaho. Asides from that, many DUI offenders also risk jail time, license suspension, fines, etc. So whether you get a mandatory interlock device installation as a penalty for your DUI or not depends on numerous factors.…
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DUIs are severe offenses in Boise, Idaho. So, if the police arrest you on a DUI charge, you’re already facing stiff penalties. Possible DUI punishments often range from imprisonment to fines. In addition, you may also suffer a license suspension. A driving license suspension is a strict punishment because you may yet need to drive…
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In 2016, the police arrested more than 1 million drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Unfortunately, every day, about 28 people in the United States die in a crash a drunk driver causes. This death ends the life of some people and puts the lives of others on hold. The drunk…
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Idaho laws frown upon driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There are severe penalties for drivers that operate under the influence. The circumstances surrounding the driver’s arrest and conviction determine the severity of these penalties. In Idaho, there are various types of DUI charges. Therefore, Idaho drivers need to familiarize themselves with them,…
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A high blood alcohol or BAC level often equals a citation for DUI or more stringent punishment depending on the number of times you’ve been convicted. So, it implies that the best way to avoid a conviction for driving under the influence is to keep your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) below the legal limit. In…
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Sobriety checkpoints occur often enough in Idaho, but are they legal? Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a severe offense in Idaho. Therefore, the law authorizes rigorous methods for the apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of offenders. However, in the process, law enforcement agents may get overzealous. One of such overzealous attempts to…
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Aggravated DUI (driving under the influence) in Idaho is a severe offense that carries steep penalties. According to a report, one person dies in drunk-driving crashes every 52 minutes in the US. That’s because alcohol affects brain function, and driving after drinking invariably means one is putting other road users’ lives at serious risk. Usually,…
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Is there any way to prep for a DUI court date? Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a severe offense in Idaho. If the court convicts you, you face significant jail time. If you’re lucky and depending on the facts of your case, you may only pay fines. Therefore, a DUI court…
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When you first get your driving license, the instructor, your family, and everyone in your life drum many things in your ears. The top on the list might have been to ensure that you use your seatbelt or that you never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is because getting a DUI…
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