Stay Connected, Stay Safe with Idaho’s Driving Laws

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Drivers across the country face the same danger every time they get behind the wheel of their car: distracted driving. Most states have enacted hands-free laws and bans on texting while driving. Yet thousands of crashes in Idaho were the result of distracted driving, and hundreds ended in tragedy.  In the ever connected world we […]

When to Get Started with Estate Planning in Idaho

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You’re Never Too Young to Start Planning For the Future When should you start planning for your future? The simple answer is NOW. If you are a legal adult and you haven’t already put a plan in place, now is the time to start. By adulthood, you most likely have established bank accounts and other […]

What Is the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Idaho?

Understanding Criminal Charges Related to Assault and Battery While assault and battery are frequently used interchangeably, they actually refer to two distinct legal charges. You can be charged with one or both, depending on the circumstances of the case. In order to understand the charges and your rights, you need to speak to an experienced […]

What To Do After A DUI Arrest In Idaho

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Never Plead Guilty Without an Attorney After a DUI in Idaho It is natural to be shaken up after being arrested for a DUI, especially if it is your first real run-in with the law. It is easy to admit guilt to police officers, jailers, and others, but it is important that you do not […]

Victory in Court for Moscow, ID Churchgoers Wrongfully Arrested in 2020

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Churchgoers Receive $300K Settlement for Wrongful Arrest The City of Moscow has agreed to pay $300,000 in a wrongful arrest lawsuit filed by church members Gabriel Rench and Sean and Rachel Bohnet. The three were engaged in a “psalm sing” outside Moscow City Hall when they were arrested for allegedly violating the city’s mask mandate […]

Michael Jacques Recognized as Selected Member of NAFDD

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For the Second Consecutive Year, Michael Jacques is Recognized as a Selected Member of The National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) For the second consecutive year, Michael Jacques, an Idaho attorney, was recognized by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), LLC, an organization that awards the nation’s best private Driving Under the Influence (DUI) […]

Company and Owner of Hemp Seized in Idaho, Files Suit

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One of the stories we have been following is the one about the hemp that was seized by the Idaho State Police here recently. This also happened in Oklahoma, in an almost identical situation. In both cases the drivers were transporting hemp from one legal producing state to another, but was yielded by officers through a traffic […]

Latest Testimonial

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Time and again I receive some feedback from past cases. It really is why I’m here and do what I do, for my clients. Being a Defense Attorney in Boise, Idaho has its rewards when receiving thoughtful reviews like this. I hope to make all of my future clients feel the same way and receive […]

Michael Jacques One of the Top Dui Attorneys in Idaho – (NAFDD)

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Michael Jacques Identified as One of the Top DUI Attorneys in Idaho by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD)Michael Jacques recently became a member of the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), LLC, an organization that awards the nation’s best private Driving Under the Influence (DUI) attorneys.NAFDD identifies the top criminal defense attorneys in […]