DUI Defense
Charged with DUI?
Don't panic. A DUI charge doesn't have to ruin your life. Matt has been on both sides of these cases and knows how to fight them.
What You're Facing
Getting pulled over and charged with DUI is scary. You might lose your license. You could face jail time. Your insurance will go up. It can affect your job. The stigma alone is overwhelming.
But here's the thing: being charged doesn't mean you're guilty. The police and prosecutors make mistakes. Breathalyzers can be wrong. Field tests aren't always accurate. Traffic stops can be illegal.
The prosecution has to prove every element of their case. A skilled defense attorney finds the holes and makes them prove it.
How Matt Fights Your DUI
Challenge the Traffic Stop
Police need a valid reason to pull you over. If they didn't have reasonable suspicion, the entire stop could be illegal and everything after could be thrown out.
Examine the Breathalyzer
Breathalyzer machines need regular calibration. Matt requests maintenance records. If the machine wasn't properly maintained, that result can be challenged.
Question Field Sobriety Tests
Roadside tests are subjective and unreliable. Many sober people fail them due to nervousness or medical conditions.
Fight for the Best Outcome
Sometimes that means dropped charges. Sometimes a plea deal that protects your license. Matt figures out what's best for YOUR situation.
Why Matt for DUI Defense
Matt knows both sides. He prosecuted DUI cases for nearly a decade. He knows what they're looking for - and what they're afraid of.
- Former prosecutor who tried DUI cases
- Challenges breathalyzer evidence
- Track record of getting charges reduced
- Protects your driving privileges
You Have 7 Days
After a DUI arrest in Idaho, you have only 7 days to request a hearing to fight your license suspension.
Contact Matt NowDUI Questions Answered
Not necessarily. Idaho has both criminal penalties and administrative license suspension. You have only 7 days after your arrest to request a hearing to fight the license suspension. Matt can help you navigate both the criminal case and the DMV process to give you the best chance of keeping your license.
You can, but there are consequences. Idaho has an "implied consent" law - by driving on Idaho roads, you've already agreed to chemical testing. Refusing can result in automatic license suspension for 1 year (first offense) and can be used against you in court. However, refusing also means less evidence for the prosecution.
A first DUI in Idaho is a misdemeanor. Penalties can include: up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $1,000, license suspension for 90-180 days, required alcohol evaluation, and possible ignition interlock device. But penalties depend on your specific situation - blood alcohol level, whether there was an accident, and other factors.
Yes, in many cases. Depending on the strength of the evidence, Matt may be able to negotiate a reduction to reckless driving ("wet reckless") or inattentive driving. These carry lesser penalties and may not have the same long-term consequences as a DUI conviction.
This is actually good for your defense. Breathalyzers have a margin of error, typically around 0.01%. If you were at 0.08 or 0.09, that margin of error could put you under the legal limit. Matt will examine the maintenance records and calibration of the device to challenge borderline results.
Charged with DUI? Act Fast.
Time is critical. Call now for a free case review and to protect your driving privileges.