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 […]
About 670 survivors and their children seek safety and services from domestic violence programs every day in Idaho. Clearly, domestic violence is a grave societal issue. It not only shatters lives but also demands prompt legal action. Cases involving domestic assault must be handled immediately. Early intervention especially serves to benefit survivors, whose safety is […]
Did you know that 33% of women in Idaho report having experienced domestic violence? Only Rhode Island, New York, and North Dakota have lower percentages of women in the U.S. who have experienced domestic violence. Of course, being accused of, or even arrested for domestic violence does not necessarily mean being guilty. Keep reading to […]