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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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City Council Imposes Ban on Alcohol on Boise Bike Bars

January 20, 2021

The Boise City Council has prohibited the consumption of alcohol on the bike bars that are a popular recreation in downtown Boise. The ban on alcohol on Boise bike bars has been imposed through an ordinance unanimously passed by the City Council on Tuesday, January 12. In addition to banning alcohol on bike bars, the…

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Can I Get Charged for a DUI Offense in Idaho if My Car Is Immobile?

January 14, 2021

Driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance is one of the most common offenses on the roadways in Idaho and the United States. It’s pretty common for a DUI offense to happen to a driver at some point in their life. It results in the arrest of those found to have exceeded the legal…

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127 Drivers Arrested for DUI in Idaho During Holiday Season

January 8, 2021

The Idaho State Patrol said 127 drivers were arrested for DUI in Idaho over the course of a few days during the holiday season. These arrests took place between December 18 and January 3. The ISP, in collaboration with the local police department and county authorities, had ramped up DUI patrols during the holiday season.…

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What Happens if an Idaho Parent Commits a DUI Offense With Their Child in the Car?

January 2, 2021

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a severe offense in the US state of Idaho. A single DUI conviction can have far-reaching effects on your life. Worse yet if there’s a child in the car. Even if it’s your first DUI, you still will not get off easy. Depending on the circumstances,…

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Man Charged with Felony DUI In Stop Near Hailey

December 29, 2020

A man was charged with felony DUI after he was stopped by the law officers just north of Hailey. The stop and arrest took place in the early hours of Wednesday, December 16. According to the details shared by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was identified as Benjamin Douglas Rasmussen, 36, of Twin…

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Can I Get Charged with a DUI in an Emergency?

December 24, 2020

You are driving impaired, but you have a perfect reason, like an emergency. Should you get slapped with a DUI charge in such a case? If you do, is there a way to get out of it? You may need a skilled DUI lawyer to help. Sometimes, we have seemingly good reasons for the decisions…

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Officers Unidentified in Meridian DUI Arrest Shooting

December 20, 2020

The Meridian Police Department has refused to publicly identify the officers who were involved in shooting at a suspect drunk driver. The Meridian DUI arrest shooting occurred when the driver attempted to flee the patrol vehicles and injured an officer in the process. The suspect was previously identified by the police as Michele Green, 43.…

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Was I Rightly Given a Boise DUI Charge?

December 14, 2020

A DUI charge is a charge you get when convicted for driving, or being in control of a vehicle, when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A Boise DUI charge is a charge of this nature gotten in Boise, Idaho.  A Boise DUI attorney will tell you that one of the complications of the…

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Suspected DUI Driver Arrested in Meridian After Running Over Officer

December 8, 2020

A suspected DUI driver arrested in Meridian after she allegedly ran over a police officer was identified as Michele Green, 43, of California. According to the details shared by the authorities, officers with the Meridian Police Department received reports of a possible drunken driver. Responding to these requests, the officers attempted to stop Green’s vehicle…

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