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Clarkston Woman Charged With DUI After Crash

March 8, 2021

A Clarkston woman charged with DUI and a number of other offenses following a crash on February 26 was identified by the authorities as Brittney M. Raney, 30. The accident took place on the 400 block of the D Street in Lewiston.  According to the details shared by the Lewiston Police Department, Raney was traveling…

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Understanding DUI Field Sobriety Tests in Idaho

March 2, 2021

Idaho is one state in the U.S. that takes the offense of driving under the influence (DUI) seriously. A single DUI charge can have far-reaching effects on you, even if it’s your first. When the police stop you, they often conduct some tests on the scene to know if you’re intoxicated. These tests are called…

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Man Gets Jailed for Felony DUI Offense

February 28, 2021

A man was sentenced to 27 days behind bars after he was found guilty of a felony DUI offense. The sentence was pronounced by the 5th District Court in Blaine County on February 8. According to the details shared by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, the man who received the punishment was identified as Justin…

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What Are the Consequences of an Underage DUI Charge?

February 24, 2021

DUI penalties are strict for everyone, but they are even more stringent for underage drinkers. This is because underage drinking and driving is a serious offense. The law stipulates two obvious crimes if the police arrest a teenager for driving under the influence: underage DUI and underage drinking. A large number of fatal accidents over…

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Pocatello DUI Driver Crashes Into Hair Salon Front

February 20, 2021

A man was charged with a DUI offense after he crashed his vehicle into the front wall of a hair salon. The Pocatello DUI driver who caused the crash was identified as Levi James Shoemaker, 40. The incident took place in Pocatello on the night of Thursday, February 4. According to the details shared by…

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What Happens if I Am Charged Wrongfully for DUI

February 14, 2021

Being charged wrongfully for a DUI could damage your future prospects. In America, driving under the influence (DUI) can result in criminal charges. While not all states consider it illegal to drive under the influence, it still has negative consequences. The consequences of driving under the influence differ depending on age, percentage of alcohol in…

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Truck Driver Charged in Three-Vehicle Crash in Pocatello

February 8, 2021

A truck driver was charged with DUI in a three-vehicle crash in Pocatello last week. The suspect was identified by the authorities as Shane Ray Warr, 57, of Blackfoot. According to the details shared by the Idaho State Police, the incident occurred along Interstate 15 in Bannock County. Warr was driving a semi truck at…

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Different DUI Offense Classifications and Penalties in Idaho

February 2, 2021

Driving under the influence is a punishable offense in many states and can result in severe consequences, which may vary depending on the offender’s age and history. In Idaho, residents are prohibited from driving or being in control of a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08% or higher. Getting a…

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Two People Arrested for DUI in Boise

January 29, 2021

Two people were arrested for DUI in Boise on January 18 and 19. According to the Boise City Police Department, the first suspect, a woman, was charged with DUI and taken into custody on Monday, January 18. The second suspect was apprehended on Tuesday, January 19. Both arrests took place separately at different times and…

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Penalties for Underage DUI in Idaho

January 24, 2021

In many states in America, underage DUI has serious consequences. In Boise, Idaho, it is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, spirits, wine, or beer. It is also unlawful to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs as operating in such a state puts other road…

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