Category: Criminal Defense

In Idaho, a person accused of a crime may present relevant evidence that someone else committed it, but naming another suspect or pointing to motive or opportunity alone is not enough. Under Idaho Rules of Evidence 401 and 403, the evidence must make the accused person’s involvement more or less probable and must survive the […]

Short answer: After an Idaho domestic-violence arrest, read and obey every release condition and no-contact order, even if the protected person asks you to respond. Do not discuss the incident with witnesses, post about it, delete messages, or try to persuade anyone to change a statement. Preserve the original communications and other evidence, note the […]