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Driver Charged With Misdemeanor DUI After Gas Station Crash

March 13, 2020

A driver was charged with misdemeanor DUI after he crashed his vehicle into a gas station. The man fled the scene of the crash following the incident and was later arrested from his residence. According to the details shared by the Idaho Falls Police Department, the incident took place on Saturday, March 7. At around…

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Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Faces DUI and Other Charges

March 8, 2020

A man was arrested by the Garden City Police in Idaho after he attempted to flee the police officers. The police were responding to a report of domestic violence at the time. According to the details shared by the police, they were notified of the incident of domestic violence at around 7:19 p.m. on Sunday,…

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Will You Have to Install an Ignition Interlock Device for Your First DUI in Boise?

March 2, 2020

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…

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What Happens After Being Charged with a Misdemeanor DUI?

February 24, 2020

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…

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Man Charged With Felony DUI in Two-Vehicle Crash

February 20, 2020

A man has been charged with felony DUI in a two-vehicle crash that took place last Saturday. The accident didn’t result in any notable injuries to the persons involved. According to the details shared by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened only a few miles from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Cody Ray…

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Should I Enter a Plea Agreement in My DUI Case?

February 14, 2020

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…

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Man Causes 8-Vehicle Crash a Day After DUI Conviction

February 8, 2020

A Nampa man caused an 8-vehicle crash on the Interstate 84, only a day after being convicted of DUI and released on bond. Christian N. Salgado had been charged with excessive DUI and posted a bond of $500. Salgado had been previously arrested for DUI back in October last year. At the time of his…

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What Happens at A Felony DUI Trial?

February 2, 2020

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…

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Police Arrests DUI Driver for Repeatedly Hitting Another Vehicle

January 29, 2020

The Meridian Police arrested a woman on Sunday after she repeatedly rammed another vehicle while driving under the influence. The accident took place near Fairland Avenue and Eagle Room on Sunday afternoon. Amanda Howard, 31, was driving her car when she repeatedly rammed it into the car of a family that lives in her neighborhood.…

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What Is the Court Procedure for a Misdemeanor DUI?

January 24, 2020

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,…

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