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.
Whatever
Latest from Idaho Criminal Defense Blog
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
Tamarack Explosion and Fire Case Settled
The lawsuit brought by the victims and survivors of the explosion and fire at Tamarack Resort in 2017 has been settled. The settlement amount is confidential. With Dan Fleck and Gabe Phillips from the Spence Law Firm in Jackson Hole,
Scandalous: Ruby Ridge Episode 1
Tonight Fox News begins its three part series on Ruby Ridge. Shameless self-promotion on this one. They filmed part of it here in Boise last May, so no idea where this goes!
Arresting Development – that warrantless misdemeanor arrest may violate the protections of the constitution
This summer the Idaho Supreme Court considered the circumstances in which a law enforcement officer may make an arrest for a misdemeanor not committed in his or her presence. State v. Clarke involved an arrest for misdemeanor battery reported by a