Monthly Archives: June 2013
How Does the Burden of Proof Differ in Criminal and Civil Cases?
When accused of committing a crime in Nampa, a skilled law firm can protect your rights and provide you with strong criminal defense. The burden of proof in criminal and civil cases is very different. Civil cases base proof on a preponderance of the evidence, which is a much lower burden of proof than courts […]
Why is Choosing Divorce Grounds Such an Important Decision?
Divorcing couples have many family law concerns to discuss when meeting with an attorney at a Nampa firm. One of the first topics to consider is divorce grounds. The Idaho divorce grounds statute allows you to choose one of the following grounds as the basis for divorce: Adultery Extreme cruelty Willful desertion Willful neglect Habitual […]
What Does Probable Cause to Stop Mean in a DUI Case?
In Boise, when defending your rights in a DUI (driving under the influence) case, your attorney may challenge the police officer’s probable cause to stop. Under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, unreasonable searches and seizures are illegal. In various legal cases, attorneys have questioned whether authorities violated the defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights. This defense […]
