By Richard J. Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney Craft Beer and Classic Cocktail drinkers often don’t talk about DUIs, but the truth is that the higher alcohol content of those beers and drinks actually make it more likely that the craft drinker will get a DUI than someone sipping a…
By Richard J. Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney Getting pulled over by the police for any reason ruins your day. Getting pulled over for a DUI investigation is even worse. Sometimes, people pass a breathalyzer and still get arrested for DUI – It seems crazy, but it happens. If police…
By Richard J. Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney The holidays can be a time of drinking and merriment, or a time when that extra glass of wine is the only thing keeping you from telling your crappy uncle what you really think about him. The holidays are also a time…
By Richard J. Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney. NOTE: This article was written on August 1, 2022, laws in this area are rapidly changing. Before you make any decisions, consult with your attorney. On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court announced its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s…
By Richard Blok, Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney How Arrests Happen There are only three situations that could give the police the legal authority to arrest you. First, seeing you committing a crime. Second, having probable cause to believe you committed a felony. Third, a neutral magistrate (judge) issuing a warrant…