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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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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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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An Idaho man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing a fatal DUI crash. The court decision came this Thursday as a result of a plea agreement between the prosecution and the defendant. The crash took place in May, 2019 resulting in the death of one person and serious injuries to another.…
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is an offense that carries serious penalties in Idaho. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is an important factor that is considered when calculating these penalties. On average, the legal limit for BAC is 0.08% across the United States. In some states, the legal limit may be even lower although Idaho conforms…
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If you have been charged with driving under influence (DUI), you have the option of pleading guilty or accepting a plea bargain. If you plead guilty, the original sentence of the offense may be reduced in return for your plea. In a plea bargain, your attorney may be able to negotiate a reduced charge. However,…
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The Idaho State Police (ISP) has launched special emphasis patrols in a bid to reduce the number of DUI drivers on the roads across Idaho. The patrols were launched this Monday as the busiest week of the holiday season comes up. Every year, traffic on the road reaches peak during the last week of December.…
Read MoreAn elderly woman is dead following a car accident in Umatilla County on December 8. Oregon State Police said the crash took place at the intersection of Hwy 395 and East Punkin Center Road just after 10 p.m. They said forty-five-year-old Michelle Dawn Fry was going northbound on the highway when she ignored a red…
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If you have been charged with DUI in Idaho, you are in for a whole lot of expenses. You may think that the fees of your attorney are the main financial concern after a DUI arrest. However, attorney fees are only one of the many costs you incur following a DUI. Other costs in a…
Read MoreA driver who hit a pedestrian in Southeast Portland on Friday has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). Police said the crash happened near Southeast Grand Avenue and Southeast Morrison Street a little after 7 p.m. It resulted in the hours-long closure of the road and two exits off…
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