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If you are getting arrested or detained by police, it is vital that you know your rights and responsibilities. Knowing such information is the first step to a successful criminal defense.  A good place to start is an overview of your Miranda rights. The Miranda rights originated in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1966 decision of [..] The post Know Your Rights: When You Are Arrested or Detained by Police appeared first on Bolton Law PLLC.

One of the most common questions that criminal defense lawyers receive from clients, friends, and family alike is, “What should I do if I get pulled over after I have been consuming alcohol or other drugs?” Here is what you need to know about DUI convictions in Idaho.  In legal terms, the Idaho law is [..] The post Know Your Rights: When Pulled Over By Police After Consuming Alcohol or Other Drugs appeared first on Bolton Law PLLC.

As seen in the map above, Idaho is surrounded by states that have much less stringent marijuana drug policies. Even up north, Canada passed legislation legalizing the recreational use of cannabis. Under Idaho drug policy however, the laws related to drug possession and trafficking differ greatly. Here, marijuana is still a Schedule I controlled substance. [..] The post Know Your Rights: If You Brought Legally Purchased Weed into Idaho appeared first on Bolton Law PLLC.

This weekend is July 4th, a time to celebrate our nation and the freedoms it grants us. For some however, there is a need to demonstrate these freedoms to a point of illegality.  As Coeur d’Alene has canceled its July 4th fireworks demonstration due to concerns of public safety surrounding the continued flourishing of the [..] The post Armed Paraders Coming to CDA appeared first on Bolton Law PLLC.