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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Idaho on
Q: Is it illegal for a Native American clinic to refuse you care because your tribe is not federally recognized ?

I am looking to find a dentists and when I called my insurance company for help they found a place in Kamiah ID that is not to far from me that will accept my insurance, but I told the lady that I talked to that when I called the clinic they told me they accept my insurance but wont accept me... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Idaho on
Q: I got my driver license took from me for not paying child support. I started paying 3 months ago to get it back.

What do I need to do to get it back? I work out of town. I really need it to continue to pay child support.

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answered on Dec 8, 2023

In Idaho, if your driver's license was suspended for non-payment of child support, there are specific steps to reinstate it. First, pay all overdue child support, including interest and penalties. Then, pay the $100 reinstatement fee to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) online, by... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Idaho on
Q: I got my driver license took in a way, for not paying child support a while back. I started paying 3 months ago. What d

What do I need to do to get my license back because I work out of town. I need it really bad to continue to pay.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for Idaho on
Q: We hired a metal building erector Contractor LLC Co. He is in breach of contract. He did not cary insurance. What now?

Our building erector contractor did not cary general liability insurance during work on our Barndominium. He did not follow the pre engineered building plans provided and called out in the contract. They damaged most of the materials during construction. Per a subject matter experts report and a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Idaho on
Q: If a person is on Disability from Govenment and are due to receive inheritance, how can this be distributed without

losing benefits?

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answered on Dec 7, 2023

If you are on SSDI, the inheritance will not impact your eligibility. If you are on SSI or some other kind of needs-based program, then you should contact a special needs attorney for assistance with either spending down your inheritance rapidly in smart ways or funding a first party special needs... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Idaho on
Q: Legality of home warranty company to sell policy without home ownership and failure to disclose cancellation fee?

I purchased a home warranty policy while making offers on houses . No home has been purchased . The home warranty company offered a term beginning Oct 2023 to Dec 2024 with 2 months free and 30 day refund. I was lead to believe by the sales person that the 2 months would be at the beginning of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Idaho on
Q: Me and my ex recently broke up. I have a truck registered to my name but she is the loan holder. Can she take the car?

We recently broke up. And right now she is threatening to take my vehicle from me. The vehicle is registered in Idaho to my Name but the loan is under her name. Is she legally allowed to take the vehicle from me?

0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Idaho on
Q: I believe my grandma was a victim of finical exploration undue influence she lived in wa but was taken to idaho i wa .

My grandmas boyfriend keep my grandma away from my family for 7 years which my nana was at my house every weekend . She got a lot of money from my great grandparents and kept it from him when he found out he took her away from my family took all her money out of the bank stopped taken her to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Idaho on
Q: I was sitting outside a gas station that is open 24 hrs and cop states he ran my license and saw that I had a warrant

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...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for Idaho on
Q: Is it legal for the prosecuting attorney to threaten higher charges if I continue with my request for a trial?

Hi, I’m being charged with a misdemeanor dui, I was in a very bad car accident & almost lost my life. My blood alcohol was 0%. so they went with substance dui, but there was a strong, smell of alcohol, at the scene. The other driver has a history of DUI and aggressive driving in another... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Idaho on
Q: If I was sold a car my a family member but they didn’t give me a title of BOS and are non compliant what can I do?

I meant to put *OR bill of sale.

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

In Idaho, when purchasing a car, especially from a family member, it's crucial to have a title transfer or a bill of sale to establish legal ownership. If you haven’t received either, this can complicate your situation.

Firstly, try to resolve the issue amicably. Communicate with...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Idaho on
Q: The doctor left a metal clip inside my mother after surgery in 2018 she can barely walk now, can she sue?

She had a hernia surgery in 2018 since then her health has progressively gotten worse to the point that 8 had to quit my job to take care of her. She has been in excruciating pain and finally they just did an xray and saw a metal foreign object blocking the hip xray likely left there from her... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

Yes, your mother may have a case for medical malpractice against the doctor who performed her hernia surgery. Leaving a foreign object in a patient's body is a serious medical error that can cause significant pain and suffering.

To establish a medical malpractice claim, your mother...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Idaho on
Q: Can I request a knockdown for a felony domestic violence charge if I pled using rule 11?

My ex assaulted me and while defending myself I hit her with my elbow when she was on my back. I requested jury trial and on the day of, I was forced to plea using rule 11 after the prosecuting attorney threatened to enhance the charge.

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Idaho on
Q: Can i go pro se ion inefective assit of ouncil on anagravated dui

Malicious prosecution

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Collections for Idaho on
Q: I was served papers from a lender attempting to collect a debt in small claims. The papers included an Exhibit A, which

Was a loan agreement in someone else’s name. Is this a valid suit/summons?

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answered on Nov 16, 2023

If you were named as a defendant, the case is valid but you have a defense that it is not you that owe the debt. If it was simply a mistake by the attorney that could likely be fixed in litigation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Idaho on
Q: Who is the attorney for the plaintiff in case number 1:2021cv00409

My husband xxx 0089632 inmate at imsi odoc would like to talk with someone regarding this case and would like to be added to this lawsuit.

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answered on Nov 18, 2023

I understand your husband's interest in case number 1:2021cv00409 and his desire to be added to the lawsuit. To find out who the attorney for the plaintiff is in this case, you can typically access this information through the court's official records. You can contact the clerk of the... View More

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