We have closed Peterson Lawyers as I am now practicing at Michael Barlett’s law office. My new email address is chuck@bartlettdefense.com and the new office telephone number is: 208-629-2311. Michael and his crew are great advocates. I am lucky to
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Strong Words from a Former Investigator about the Death Penalty
I just spent a few minutes watching this video from a former investigator who has spent his last 20 years carrying the doubt of whether he and the other officers investigating the death of a child got it right. They
Second Degree Murder Charges Dismissed
Self Defense Results in Dismissal of Murder Case
In two recent cases, the potential use of self-defense resulted in dismissal of murder charges against our clients. Self-defense is alive and well, at least when you have prosecutors who approach their
Save that story for your lawyer!
I just finished a criminal trial and a week later, mediation in a civil case. Each reminded me that this is an adversarial system. Your case is not necessarily about the truth. Harsh? Maybe, but that is the reality.
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I remember thinking, “I’m going to blog every day.” Nice Dream!
Once upon a time, as I returned to private practice from my time as Executive Director of the Federal Defenders of Idaho, I made plans. Not going to get behind. Going to keep that calendar clear enough to run, ride
Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers In America and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
You may have read that my dad, Chuck Peterson has returned to our law firm, Peterson Lawyers, after a year as the Executive Director of the Federal Defenders of Idaho. His selection to lead that organization a year ago was
Charged with a crime? Here’s what to expect as the case begins.
I thought it might be good to go through some of the basics in case you have been charged in a criminal case. First though, remember that a charge is just that. A claim. Something that someone says happened. The
Back in the Saddle – an overview after a year as the Federal Defender
A year ago I left private practice to become the Executive Director of the Federal Defender Services of Idaho (FDSI). I became the head of the office, hoping to manage, supervise employees and practice federal criminal defense.
I had been
Your Right To Carry A Firearm in Idaho
Idaho is a Constitutional Carry state, which means that we have the ability to carry a firearm without government restriction. No license or training needed, just you and your firearm are enough. If you need permission to carry a gun,
Three things I learned or confirmed from last week’s self-defense ACQUITTAL
Last week I tried an aggravated assault with deadly weapon (AR15) case that resulted in those two beautiful words: NOT GUILTY. The case involved a former military service member accused of using his firearm to threaten ten neighborhood folks