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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In a lot of states, if you are arrested and convicted of DUI, you don’t necessarily have to install an ignition interlock device. In most states, this doesn’t happen until you have at least two DUI in a certain period of time. However, in Boise, it doesn’t work this way. As of 2018, anyone who…

DUI cases fall under the criminal court case category. There are two types of cases seen and they are misdemeanor and felony. Misdemeanor DUI cases are tried by a magistrate judge and if jail time is sentenced it is generally served in county jail. If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor DUI, you should contact…

Deciding to enter a plea agreement during a Boise DUI case is something that should be done with a full understanding of the agreement. Sometimes the agreement has certain stipulations and if you violate them, you could end up in more trouble than you were originally in. It’s a good idea to consult a DUI…

In order to be charged with a felony DUI in Idaho, it has to be your third DUI charge in 10 years or your second offense in 5 years with an elevated blood alcohol content of .20% or higher. What Happens Once You Are Charged with Felony DUI? Felony and misdemeanor trials both start the…

A misdemeanor DUI is when you commit a first or second DUI offense. In Idaho, the first two DUI offenses are considered a misdemeanor if no injury, accident or fatality is involved. Misdemeanor DUI typically carries lighter penalties compared to a felony DUI which carries harsher penalties. If you have been charged with misdemeanor DUI,…