When a police officer stops you on suspicions of DUI, you are typically required to undergo a couple of tests. These tests are used by the officer to ascertain whether or not you are under the influence. One of the most common and popularly used tests is the breathalyzer test. In this test, you are…
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A Boise woman has been charged with felony DUI charges. The woman, Anna Mihelich, 53, was involved in a fatal crash that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old. Mihelich currently faces four charges of felony aggravated DUI. Boise woman faces felony DUI charges for fatal crash. The crash took place on July 2 near…
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Idaho. DUI offenses can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. You are prohibited from driving in the state if your blood alcohol level (BAC) is above a stipulated level. If you are aged below 21, the BAC threshold is 0.02%. If your BAC is…
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DUI Driver Crashes Into Tree on Boise Greenbelt A DUI driver crashes into a tree on the Boise Greenbelt in the early evening hours this Friday. According to the eyewitnesses, the driver had been driving on the greenbelt for a quarter of a mile before the vehicle finally crashed into the tree. The accident took…
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A field sobriety test is something routinely used by police officers to ascertain whether or not a person is driving under the influence. These tests are meant to measure your judgment, balance and reflexes in general. The philosophy behind field tests is that alcohol or intoxicating drugs impair your judgment. This is reflected in slow,…
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A DUI citation is a serious offense which can leave a lasting impact on your life. DUI citations typically stay on your criminal record for many years. You may face higher insurance rates, difficulty in securing employment and many other problems due to a DUI citation. However, the first DUI citation results in relatively minor…
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Driving under Influence (DUI) is a serious offense as it directly contributes to road accidents. According to a report by the Idaho Transportation Department, 1535 road crashes were caused by impaired driving in 2016 alone. These resulted in 88 fatalities and 223 serious injuries. A DUI citation remains on your record for quite some time and…
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Idaho state law provides that it is illegal for anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance(s) or anyone with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher to drive. The law asserts that it’s illegal to be in actual physical control of a car (be in the driver’s seat…
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Implied consent is, in simple terms, an agreement to do something which is not expressly stated by the person so agreeing, but can be inferred from his actions, i.e., when a person does not expressly agree to a thing, but it can be reasonably drawn from his actions that he agrees; he is deemed to have…
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Even for a first offender, a DUI conviction has dire consequences (up to 6 months imprisonment, up to $1000 in fines, license suspension of 90-210 days, and compulsory use of an Ignition Interlock Device for a year). There are also consequences as regards the insurance that may affect you even years after your conviction. Idaho…
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