Yes, marijuana is still illegal in Idaho with no exceptions. Although most of our surrounding states have legalized marijuana to some extent, it remains a crime to possess any amount of marijuana in Idaho. Law enforcement can and do charge individuals for possession of marijuana, and driving under the influence of marijuana. Many people are caught with marijuana…
A new immigration bill in Idaho, House Bill 83, is set to move to the House floor after approval from the State Affairs Committee. This bill, devised to regulate unauthorized immigration, classifies a first offense as a misdemeanor and a second offense as a felony. Proponents claim law enforcement would only be allowed to enforce…
The ACLU of Idaho is urging the Idaho Supreme Court to step in and address what it calls a public defense crisis, alleging that the State’s recent overhaul of its public defense system is leaving indigent defendants without proper legal representation. After Idaho transitioned to a statewide public defender agency in October, mass resignations due…
In Idaho, harsh drug sentences are a significant driver behind the rising rates of female incarceration. Over the past few decades, the state’s tough-on-crime policies, particularly regarding drug-related offenses, have led to an alarming increase in the number of women behind bars. Many of these women are incarcerated for non-violent offenses, often related to addiction…
Idaho’s public defense system is about to undergo a seismic shift, leaving many attorneys and officials concerned about the future of legal representation in the state. Beginning Oct. 1, a system 10 years in the making will give the newly formed State Public Defender office broad control over county public defense services. The changes, made…
I need to be able to protect my patients’ lives, their health and future fertility without fear of becoming a felon, writes guest columnist Kylie Cooper. Read more here.
[A]n estimated 5,127 women in Idaho won’t have the option to seek abortion care out of state because of parole or probation, according to a report by the Prison Policy Initiative…
Strong track records practicing law in Idaho and contributing to our communities are few of the reasons why Governor Little decided to appoint Matthew Roker and Derrick O’Neill as district judges for the Third Judicial District and the Fourth Judicial District, respectively. Read More
Idaho’s former United States Attorney Bart Davis has thrown his hat into the ring for Idaho’s soon-to-be open position on the Supreme Court of Idaho. Read more
As the state attempts to address a backlog of more than 40,000 cases, Covid numbers are making it difficult to resume jury trials: Read more