DUI Defense Law Firm Pocatello ID
DUI Defense Lawyer Pocatello ID DWI Law Firm & Trial Attorney
At Cannon Law, we use extensive Idaho DUI defense experience to help you make the best of a bad situation and protect your license, your record, and your future. Whether you are facing a first time DUI, an aggravated or felony DUI, or related misdemeanor charges, we can help.
We'll assert your rights, your defenses, and we'll present your case to achieve acquittal! At Cannon Law, we offer a free initial case consultation and evaluation.
When you're charged with a DUI or DWI near Pocatello ID, call Cannon Law immediately! It’s free… it’s the call you can’t afford not to make!
Aggressive DUI - DWI Negotiation
We are experienced and skilled at DUI negotiation. We’ll aggressively use the tools available to us to strengthen your position in dealing with the prosecutor — to the end of achieving great results through negotiations. We also excel at presenting Pocatello ID DUI cases to a judge and/or to a jury in trial. We’ll assert your rights and defenses and present your DUI case to achieve acquittal!
Misdemeanor Charges or DUIs
A misdemeanor charge is one that carries a possible punishment of incarceration, but for no longer than a year. Misdemeanors in Pocatello Idaho include some DUI and drug charges; simple assault and/or battery; some sex crimes; and petit theft, disturbing the peace, etc. Contact us or give our dedicated team a call, we’ll fight your Pocatello DUI or DWI case to the fullest extent of the law.
Juvenile Crimes or DUI Defense
When a child under 18 years old engages in conduct that would be a misdemeanor or a felony (such as a DUI) – charges can be brought under the Juvenile Corrections Act. The juvenile justice system in Idaho is similar to the criminal justice system. You need a skilled law firm, like Cannon Law, to help you navigate your best options – and with minimal delay to achieve the best outcome.
Charged With a DUI in Pocatello Idaho and Not Sure What Comes Next?
Getting arrested for DUI in Pocatello can change everything in a heartbeat. One minute you are driving along I15 or I86, rolling down Yellowstone Avenue or heading past the Idaho State University campus, and the next you are in handcuffs, facing flashing lights and a court date in Bannock County.
A DUI charge can put your license, your education, your job at ISU, the rail yards or local businesses, and even your freedom at risk. At Cannon Law, we help people in Pocatello make the best of a bad situation and start protecting their future immediately.
What Really Happens After a DUI Arrest In Or Near Pocatello?
After a DUI arrest in the Pocatello area, the process moves fast. You may be booked into the Bannock County jail, issued a temporary license and given paperwork that is confusing and full of time sensitive deadlines. Suddenly you face two separate fights – a criminal case in court and an administrative license suspension hearing with the Idaho Transportation Department.
If you do nothing, your license can be suspended before you ever step into a courtroom. Prosecutors and judges who handle DUIs from Pocatello, Chubbuck and the surrounding communities treat these cases seriously, especially with the mix of student traffic, interstate travel and local drivers. Having an experienced DUI defense lawyer by your side from the beginning can help you protect your license and build a strong defense before important evidence disappears.
What Tests And Field Checks Can Pocatello Officers Use Against You?
Most Pocatello DUI cases start with a routine traffic stop – speeding down the I 15 hill, drifting near the Portneuf River, rolling a stop sign in a neighborhood by campus or a late night stop downtown. Officers are trained to look for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and often ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests like the walk and turn, one leg stand or horizontal gaze nystagmus test.
They may request a portable breath test at the scene, followed by a more formal breath or blood test at the jail or hospital. Each of these steps can have weaknesses, from uneven pavement and bad weather to medical conditions, machine problems and mishandled samples. A skilled DUI defense team knows how to challenge these tests and push back against assumptions of guilt.
How Can A Focused Pocatello DUI Defense Change The Outcome Of Your Case?
A DUI arrest in Pocatello does not automatically mean a conviction. Outcomes can include dismissals, amended charges, reduced penalties or full acquittals at trial. The difference often comes down to preparation and strategy.
At Cannon Law, we examine the traffic stop on I15, Yellowstone, Alameda or in Old Town, review dash and body cam footage, analyze breath and blood testing records, consider your driving history and scrutinize every police report.
We look for constitutional violations, equipment issues, gaps in training and factual contradictions that can be used in negotiations or at trial. Our goal is simple – give you a defense that fits your life, your risk level and your goals, not a one size fits all plea.
Why Is It So Important To Act Quickly After A Pocatello DUI Arrest?
Time is critical after a DUI in Pocatello. Campus security footage, bar video and dash cam recordings can be lost, and strict deadlines for challenging a license suspension move quickly. The sooner you contact a defense team, the more options you may have to protect your license and your record.
Acting quickly can make a major difference for ISU students worried about financial aid, professionals with licensing boards and anyone whose job depends on driving. If you or a loved one is facing a DUI in Pocatello or Bannock County, do not wait and hope the system will be kind. Reach out to Cannon Law to understand your rights, explore your options and start working toward the best possible outcome today.
Criminal Defense DUI Experts
At Cannon Law, we have decades of extensive experience, many victories and “Not Guilty” verdicts in criminal law and/or serious charges.
We know how to help you make the best of a bad situation when you are charged with a crime.
Whether the charges are felony charges, misdemeanor charges or juvenile charges, we can help make the right choices that benefit you.
Constitutional Rights
At Cannon Law, we pride ourselves in helping you throughout the legal process. We will listen to you to know what is important to you.
Then, we’ll fight hard to achieve a successful result.
We’ll help you understand how the court system works, we’ll make sure you understand the charges against you, and we’ll make sure you understand your rights to the fullest extent.
These are a mere fraction of our notable and successful case outcomes over the years...
2006 Administering Poison with Intent to Kill. Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing Stage. Defendant accused of attempting to murder her ex-husband through a scheme where she would regularly give him coffee which contained rat poison.
2019 Rape. Not Guilty. Defendant accused of rape. Defense of consent asserted. Trial resulted in Not Guilty verdict.
2019 First Degree Murder. Defendant deemed mentally unfit to assist in his defense. Case stayed.
2021 Six counts of Lewd Conduct with a Minor Child under 16. Three counts dismissed. Three counts amended to simple battery. Guilty plea to three counts of simple battery. Defendant accused of multiple counts of sexual misconduct/rape of his young step-sister.
12/2021 Battery. Dismissed
12/2021 Possession of Marijuana; possession of paraphernalia. Possession of Marijuana dismissed; guilty to possession of paraphernalia; informal (court) probation
12/2021 Domestic Battery. Dismissed.
12/2021 Violation of City Ordinance. Dismissed.
12/2021 Trespassing and Unlawful Entry. Dismissed. Dismissed.
12/2021 Interference with 911 call. Dismissed.
2/2022 Open Container by Driver. Dismissed.
3/2022 Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia. Dismissed.
4/2022 Battery and Resisting & Obstructing. Dismissed. Dismissed.
4/2022 DUI. Reduced to Inattentive Driving.
4/2022 No Insurance. Dismissed.
4/2022 Violation of Protection Order. Dismissed.
4/2022 Leaving the Scene of Accident. Dismissed.
4/2022 Open Container. Dismissed.
4/2022 Assault. Dismissed.
4/2022 Malicious Injury to Property. Dismissed.
4/2022 Resisting & Obstructing Arrest. Dismissed.
4/2022 Domestic Battery. Dismissed.
5/2022 Petit Theft. Dismissed.
5/2022 Battery. Dismissed.
5/2022 Petit Theft. Dismissed.
5/2022 Poss. Of Drug Paraph. Dismissed.
5/2022 Trespass and Domestic Battery. Dismissed. Dismissed.
6/2022 Providing False Information to Law Enforcement. Dismissed.
6/2022 Excessive DUI. Reduced to Public Intoxication
6/2022 Harboring Vicious Dog. Dismissed.
6/2022 Racing on Public Highway. Dismissed.
6/2022 Fishing w/o a Valid License. Dismissed.
7/2022 Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia. Dismissed.
8/2022 Battery. Dismissed.
8/2022 Malicious Injury to Property and Destruction of Telephone during 911 call. Dismissed. Dismissed.
8/2022 Disturbing the Peace. Dismissed
8/2022 Failure to Maintain Property free from Litter. Dismissed.
8/2022 Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Dismissed.
8/2022 Possession of Marijuana. Dismissed.
8/2022 Unlawful Entry. Dismissed.
8/2022 Open Container. Dismissed.
10/2022 No Insurance (misd.). Dismissed.
10/2022 Battery. Dismissed.
10/2022 Malicious Injury to Property. Dismissed.
11/2022 Possession of Marijuana. Dismissed.
11/2022 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Dismissed.
11/2022 Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Dismissed.
"Whether family law, wills and probate, or criminal law to the highest degree - my competent team and I understand and will fight for your constitutional rights."
- David Cannon