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  • Idaho Marijuana Laws

    Several states, including our neighbor Washington, have recently legalized recreational cannabis use; however, Idaho has yet to do so—even for medical reasons. In fact, the Gem State has some of the harshest marijuana laws in the United States. Idaho cannabis laws prohibit weed within the state and marijuana possession, sale, and trafficking remains illegal under federal law according to the ...
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  • Recognizing Forms of Civil Abuse

    There are many different types of abuse or harassment defined by laws. Many forms of abuse have a civil and criminal element to them, though we often are far more aware of the criminal aspect. There are other ways to fight back, however, if a criminal case is not possible. Civil abuse can be met with a civil court case, which can be another way for victims to seek justice. What is Civil Abuse or ...
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  • Can Police Take My Blood Without a Warrant?

    Cases of driving under the influence (DUI) can become incredibly complicated if a person suspected of a DUI is unconscious at the scene of a crime. For example, if a person was driving under the influence of alcohol and crashed into a tree, he or she might be unconscious by the time law enforcement arrives. While Idaho has implied consent laws in place, what happens if a person is unable to give ...
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  • Illegal Search & Seizure: Know Your Rights

    The 4 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all U.S. citizens from “unreasonable” search and seizure. This constitutional right protects people from most police searches unless law enforcement has a judge-issued warrant based on probable cause. A warrant is a legal document authorizing an arrest, a premises search, or another action relating to the administration of justice. If a police ...
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