Victim Dropped Charges. Why Am I Still Being Charged?
Clients often call me and tell me the alleged victim is not “pressing charges.” They say that the witness has even gone so far as to tell the prosecuting attorney that they want to “drop the charges.”...
View ArticleDo you have to show identification to police in Idaho?
If a law enforcement officer asks for identification, in most circumstances, you should probably provide them your drivers license. The post Do you have to show identification to police in Idaho?...
View ArticleWhat YOU Should Know About Idaho’s DUI Laws
The Idaho Transportation Department produced a brochure to help educate the public on the many different DUI laws. It contains helpful information regarding the respective penalties for a First, Second...
View ArticleArraignment: What is it?
After you have been charged with a crime, your first initial appearance in court is called an arraignment. Several pressing matters are conducted during this initial appearance. The post Arraignment:...
View ArticlePreliminary Hearing: What is it?
After you have been charged with a felony, your first two court appearances are, first, an arraignment and, second, a preliminary hearing. The post Preliminary Hearing: What is it? appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat to do if you are accused of a sex offense.
Merely the accusation of a sex offense can carry quite the stigma. Frankly, few things are scarier thank being accused. Law enforcement play on this fear in their strategies to try and catch anyone...
View ArticleHow Much Does a DUI Attorney Cost in Idaho?
A DUI arrest is expensive. You face bail, classes, fines, fees, evaluations, a spike in insurance rates, and even a tow for your car. Already incurring so many expenses, how much should you spend on...
View ArticleCan an Ignition Interlock Device be Required for the First Conviction of DUI...
As of January 1 2019, the state of Idaho now requires any first-time DUI offender to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle(s). It is possible, although not easy, to get an exception....
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update
All of us at Atkinson Law Offices understand the growing concerns for our clients and the local community around Coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to address your concerns and assure you that we are...
View ArticleThe cops keep pulling me over for no reason! Can they do that?
Even though a police office must have a lawful reason to stop you, "lawful reason" has been interpreted very broadly, allowing law enforcement officers to stop for pretty much any reason they want. The...
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