After a fully contested prelim by which the State barely had enough evidence to establish probable cause, and after we found witnesses to contest the basic premise of the State’s case against Jack Holland, a weather man for a Twin
Peterson Law Offices
Peterson Law Offices is a criminal defense law firm based in Boise, Idaho, led by attorney Chuck Peterson. The firm focuses on defending clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, drug offenses, sex crimes, assault, murder, and federal terrorism-related cases. It also handles civil actions such as wrongful death, denial of civil rights, and negligence claims. The firm emphasizes understanding the facts and the client's story to provide effective representation. It has experience working with clients with disabilities and those affected by the opioid crisis. The firm publishes blog content that discusses criminal defense strategies, case outcomes, legal insights, and issues related to the justice system and disabilities.
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Adnan Syed Gets A NEW TRIAL – News!
Remember the first year of Serial – the great podcast that highlighted the conviction of Adnan Syed? For murder? Millions listened weekly as the tale unfolded, leaving me wondering if Adnan was in fact guilty. More importantly – was he…
Is your lawyer doing enough for you at sentencing?
Strong sentencing arguments are critical in every case. Every single case. Regardless of how you find yourself in a sentencing hearing – after a conviction by a jury or a judge, or through a plea agreement – your chances at…
“I’m not trying to be respectful. I’m trying to win.” Johnnie Cochran.
In my split brained world a month or so ago, I had just finished watching another episode of The People vs. O. J. Simpson and reading an article in the New York Times describing the Supreme Court decision overturning a 1987…
How can it have been so long since I last posted? Answer – too much to do, too little time!
Yesterday I was complaining to Courtney and Will that we needed to get writing. “Why haven’t you two been posting anything to the blog? It’s not like there isn’t interest out there about our cases and the law generally!” Then…
Record Number of False Convictions in 2015 – Who Says You Don’t Need the Best Lawyer You Can Afford!
After 35 years practicing criminal defense, I am sometimes cynical about our system of justice. Prosecutors overcharge offenses in an attempt to prompt a plea from defendants. Defendants are seldom “presumed innocent” in the eyes of the arraigning judge, many…
Peterson Lawyers Join the Yantis Case
Bowe Bergdahl and the Serial Podcast – Court of Popular Opinion
SGT. Bowe Bergdahl will stand trial for Desertion and for Misbehavior before the Enemy despite the recommendations of the officer who presided over the Article 32 Investigation that a lesser proceeding is appropriate. Bergdahl left his post, was captured by the Taliban,…
Best Lawyers In America – Since 2008
We are happy to announce that Peterson Lawyers has been selected by Best Lawyers for inclusion in its annual Edition of Best Lawyers in America as a Tier 1 for our work in criminal defense. This selection is based on the…
