Category: Criminal Defense
If you’ve been charged with a crime you didn’t commit, you may feel like the system is stacked against you. But in Idaho, the law gives you the right to present a full defense—including evidence that someone else actually committed the crime. This legal strategy is called the “alternative perpetrator” defense, and it can be […]
On January 22, 2025 an alleged shooting occurred in Nampa, ID that resulted in one person being injured and two vehicles with bullet holes. The incident is still being investigated. A person of interest was arrested on unrelated charges to the incident. The 22-year old male is currently being charged with Felony Flee or Attempt […]
In a high-profile case in Nez Perce County, Idaho, prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Nicholas Umphenour, who stands accused of murdering an 83-year-old man during a dramatic escape involving a Boise inmate. This marks another chapter in Umphenour’s legal saga, which has already resulted in a life sentence for his role in aiding […]
Lori Vallow, widely known as the “Doomsday Mom,” has made headlines again, this time for waiving her right to an attorney and choosing to represent herself in two conspiracy to commit murder cases in Arizona. Vallow is facing separate trials related to the deaths of her former husband and a failed shooting attempt involving her […]
24-year-old Boise man involved in a dramatic high-speed chase in early August, has accepted a plea deal. On Monday, he pleaded guilty to felony domestic violence and fleeing police, leading to the dismissal of his grand theft and robbery charges. This case, which included a tense police pursuit and an officer-involved shooting, underscores the complexities […]
A woman implicated in aiding two men after a dramatic prison escape and hospital shooting in Boise has entered a plea deal, agreeing to testify against the two suspects. Tonia Huber, 53, pleaded guilty to charges of harboring a wanted felon and possession of a controlled substance, Twin Falls County court records reveal. As part […]
In the latest legal moves within the high-profile case against Bryan Kohberger, his defense team has filed a response to the state’s objections to their amended motion to strike the death penalty. Kohberger, facing serious charges in Idaho, has his defense team challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty, asserting that its application in Idaho […]
In a case that has drawn considerable attention, former Boise restaurant owner of La Garnacha Que Apapacha, recently pleaded guilty to lewd conduct with a child under 16. This case highlights the seriousness of sex crimes in Idaho and serves as a reminder of the complex legal consequences surrounding such charges. Understanding the legal processes […]
In the early hours of a Wednesday morning, Boise police arrested a 23-year-old woman after an alleged home invasion and stabbing near West Washington Street and 14th Street in Boise, Idaho. According to police reports, she allegedly entered the victim’s home without permission and stabbed the resident multiple times. The victim managed to escape and […]
In a recent incident near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, a 66-year-old Emmett man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 190 grams of methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia. Boise County Sheriff’s Deputies initially pulled him over for a traffic violation on September 11. A canine search of his vehicle revealed a significant […]