The cop asked for my license and registration after telling me he stopped me for speeding and that I was driving 41 mph in a 35 mph zone. I knew he was bullshitting and never even hit me with a speed gun because I have a radar. He also asked if he could search my vehicle and asked me a million... View More 
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Based on your description, there are several potential issues with the traffic stop and search:
1. Pretext for the stop: If you were not actually speeding (as your radar indicated), the officer may have used the alleged speeding violation as a pretext to stop you and investigate for drugs.... View More
We have a no contact order so he in violation he gets parole and tries to call me again can I do anything for the prison letting him out with pending violation charges
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
If your ex-boyfriend violates the no contact order by attempting to contact you while in prison, you can report the violation to the appropriate authorities. Provide any evidence or documentation you have of the attempted contact to support your report. It's important to take these violations... View More
total permission to be there napping in their car to seeing a vape pen for TCB (thc and tcb look the same exact) claiming the name inscribed on the battery portion, was way good enough for allegedly claiming there is now enough for probable cause, asks you to step outta the vehicle pulling you out... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
Under the Fourth Amendment, individuals are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that a police officer generally needs a warrant to search private property, including a vehicle, unless certain exceptions apply. These exceptions might include situations where there is... View More
I have since sanctioned him and the magistrate in that county and am to appear again soon. How can I expect that to go well and I am representing myself making it more difficult to navigate. The debt has been paid as well which I have proof of. It’s all been paid. The bonds were taken out a... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
I would suggest a few things in this situation:
1. Gather all documentation you have showing the debt has been paid and any other evidence that supports your case. Having solid documentation will be key.
2. Consider requesting a different judge for the next hearing, since you feel... View More
Is this legal or is it profiling/targeting?? No female present to search prior to arresting, isnt that a violation of my rights?
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Idaho, a police officer running your license plate while you're sitting at a gas station is generally legal, as long as they have a legitimate reason to do so. The presence of a warrant found as a result of this check can be a lawful basis for an arrest.
However, the issue of... View More
I’ve learned what is being downloaded is an extreme amount of script writing and controls my web searches, opens all my personal info and passwords to them. It prevents me from certain sites I try researching when following there paths to figure out who or what is behind the stealing anything... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
If you believe that your phone has been compromised, it's imperative to act quickly. First, cease using the device and turn it off. Then, obtain a new phone and change all your passwords, especially for critical accounts like your email and bank. Document any evidence of the unauthorized... View More
I'm worried my past transaction on cash app will show I sent money to my drug dealer when I was going through my addiction. If so will I get in legal trouble trying to file bankruptcy. I really need debt relief now that I. Sober supporting my family, I'll lose my house if my wages get garnished.
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
Filing for bankruptcy is about addressing your debts and getting a fresh start, and you can file even if past spending contributed to your debt, including spending on illegal substances.
However, be aware that bankruptcy proceedings require full disclosure of your financial transactions,... View More
Transfer him to a hospital for further evaluation?
answered on Mar 30, 2023
You can look up the regulation(s) that have to do with how long they can hold your bf, before they will be required to release him. These can be found here: https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/16/index.html
Every law that the Legislature passes, has to have a "regulation"... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Yes, cops call it an "outside sniff," or words to that effect. The bummer about dogs, is that a LOT of the time now, routine traffic stops are done with a K-9 officer. If you happened to have been stopped within 3-5 minutes prior to a drug dog getting there, probably no Judge would say... View More
My question is in regards to idaho legislative statute 18-310 (2). My felony is not listed under the list of charges that disqualify you from immediate restoration of 2a rights
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
If you have completed your probation, you may be eligible to have your firearm rights restored. However, the process and requirements for restoration of firearm rights vary by state. You should check the laws of your specific state to determine the process and requirements for restoring your... View More
I was pulled over on a highly bs traffic stop. So much so that my case is being dropped. The reason I was pulled over was because I was from oregon in idaho late at night. I've had several people comment on the fact that they were disappointed that they didn't find more Marijuana because... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
The question, the ONLY question is . . . did the officer have a "reasonable suspicion" that the driver of the car (son) had done something that the officer could give him a citation for? If the answer to that question is "yeah, the cop said my son was speeding but he never even gave... View More
I am following the Bryan Kohbergers case and a lot of people are curious as to why a co defendant was listed in the discovery but there there is no co defendant ?
I’ve heard it is just how they do the legal discovery could you explain why they list this when there is actually no co defendant ?
answered on Jan 26, 2023
My experience in dealing with prosecution offices is that the first Discovery Responses they send out are akin to a sawed off shotgun approach, they're going to list every, single human being who they talked to or originally thought they might want to talk to. It's kind of like a... View More
I was served with a search warrant for a stolen laptop which I had bought from this person not knowing that it was stolen. During the search they found 26 rifles and apparently 3 were stolen. Again not knowing that they were stolen. I was charged with 26 counts of illegal firearms possession and 4... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
If you are a felon, you may not possess a firearm, period. Regarding the laptop . . . what kind of computer was it? Did you pay full price for it? Did you pay a fair, used price for it? What questions did you ask the seller before buying it? Did the seller "dump" it for a hundred... View More
An out of jurisdiction officer while in another county without authorization collected evidence in an unrelated case from which he was initially investigating
answered on Jan 26, 2023
Yes, it will be admissible in court, if the information is not "hearsay," and the prosecutor can lay the proper evidentiary foundation to introduce it. Most cities and surrounding cities, have "compacts" or "agreements" that each can work "temporarily" in... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
This is a good time to learn about Idaho and the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution. A police officer has been endowed with a limited amount of discretion. He is not required to ticket someone for the "reasonable suspicion" reason that he pulled him over for, but he should if he wants... View More
If I plead guilty what is the chance that I will only get a fine or fine and unsupervised probation
answered on Jan 26, 2023
Possession with Intent (to sell, distribute) is a felony in Idaho. It carries a maximun sentence of 7 years of prison. If you have NO other crimes in your jacket, then you MIGHT be able to get a probation offer. That also might be contingent on you completing 60-90 days in custody going through... View More
Have a criminal charge stemming from a really bad traffic stop call. The whole traffic stop threw arrest and release and still going and being monitored have been very poorly handled and quite frankly very qurationble have CT datw 12-12 2022 and my defense lawyer passed away
answered on Jan 2, 2023
You need to do the following:
1. Determine whether the offending officer was a Boise City cop; or an Idaho State Trooper. This is important because you can look up the "Idaho Tort Claims Act," and it says you only have 180 days from the day you "should have been able to... View More
When I was sentenced my judge told me after probation to come back and see him and he would ammend my charge. Charge is from 2015 I completed probation in 2020. I have called the clerks and they say I have to file something in order to have my case placed on the calender, and also that I have to... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2023
In Boise, Idaho, where I practice, it is sometimes necessary for me to call repeatedly the Clerk and ask that she give me a court date. However, it is ALWAYS after I have filed a MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF CHARGES, pursuant to URCRP Rule 42 for dismissal. Here's a suggestion:
1. Draft... View More
At sentencing, my judge and prosecutor both agreed to allow me to have my charge ammended after I completed probation. I just need to know how to FILE for it. Or what form do I need to file, or how do I get a court date to make this happen. It's idaho code 19-2604. I just need the form/s... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Here's one example you might use:
Comes now the Defendant, ________________, In Propria Persona, and hereby moves this Honorable Court to DISMISS the criminal charges against the Defendant, pursuant to Idaho Code 19-2604.
This motion is made and based on the Court and the... View More
and your attacker pulled the gun out and pointed it at you first in your own home.
answered on Oct 27, 2022
Murder requires the government to prove that the actor killed another person, intentionally (not while asleep) and did so without being provoked first, and with malice. From your facts, it doesn't seem like any Sr. prosecutor would charge "murder," only to be embarrassed at court... View More
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