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If you are pulled over by the police in Idaho, be polite and courteous. Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so, shut off your car, and place your hands on the wheel where the officer can see them. Officers want to see your hands for their own safety, and starting the…

What Happens to First-Time DUI Offenders? A first DUI in Idaho is a misdemeanor, but the penalties are serious: up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, a 90-day to six-month driver's license suspension, mandatory SR-22 insurance, and an ignition interlock device on every vehicle you drive. Idaho's per se BAC…

After a DUI arrest in Idaho, the first question most people ask is whether jail time is on the table. Jail can affect your job, your family, your finances, and your driver's license, so the answer matters. Whether you serve any jail time after a first DUI arrest depends on the specific charge, your record,…

Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense. One of the first questions you may have is, “Will I lose my license for reckless driving?” We know how complex and confusing the Idaho legislature can be. Statutes Title 49, Chapter 14 defines reckless driving as a person operating a vehicle on any property, including private property…

Idaho has a strict, no-tolerance drug policy. It’s a felony offense to deliver, manufacture, or possess with the intent of delivering or manufacturing a controlled substance. Despite the consequences of drug-related crimes, 13,674 drug-related offenses were reported in Idaho in 2022. If you’re facing drug charges, you may be wondering whether you need a felony…

In the state of Idaho, reckless driving is a serious traffic offense.  You can be charged with reckless driving If you drive in a careless manner likely to endanger others or property. Convictions come with steep penalties, but is reckless driving a felony? If you’re facing charges of reckless driving, it’s important to understand the…