Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts both the impaired driver and other road users at risk. Most people would agree that they and their families would be in danger if they encountered a drunk driver as they made their way around Idaho. Yet, thousands of drivers get arrested every year. In 2017,…
Read MoreEven the most inexperienced drivers know that they shouldn’t drive while they’re impaired by alcohol. However, you may not know all the intricacies of Idaho’s laws. While you don’t need to be familiar with every aspect of the law, you need to know the basics. DUI charges can cause significant disruption in your life and…
Read MoreDriving 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 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 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 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 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 MoreIf you’re arrested and charged with DUI in Boise, Idaho, you’ll be facing some pretty serious penalties. Even if it’s your first offense, you’ll be facing possible jail time and hefty fines. You’re also going to have your license suspended for some time. This can impact your life significantly. You may not be able to…
Read MoreBeing arrested and charged for DUI in Boise, Idaho is a serious matter. You’ll be facing significant fines and a suspension of your driver’s license. But you’re also going to be facing potential jail time. It depends on the circumstances surrounding your case. It also depends on how many prior DUI convictions you have. For…
Read MoreWhen most people think about a DUI, they imagine someone who’s been drinking beer or shots all night and then get behind the wheel. They don’t realize that a lot of people pulled over for driving under the influence in Boise didn’t really intend to drive drunk. They also don’t realize that a lot of…
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