DUI Defense Law Firm Power County ID
DUI Defense Lawyer Power County 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 Power County 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 Power County 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 Power County 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 Power County 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 Power County Idaho and Not Sure What Comes Next?
A DUI arrest in Power County can turn a normal drive into a serious legal crisis. One minute you are traveling on I86 or US 30 near American Falls, Rockland or the reservoir, and the next you are in handcuffs, facing flashing lights and a court date in the Power County courthouse.
A DUI charge can threaten your license, your job at local plants, farms or trucking companies, your ability to support your family and even your freedom. At Cannon Law, we help people across Power County make the best of a bad situation and start protecting their future immediately.
What Really Happens After a DUI Arrest In Power County?
After a DUI arrest in Power County, the process can feel stacked against you. You may be booked into the county jail, issued a temporary driver’s license and handed paperwork filled with strict deadlines that do not wait while you figure things out.
Suddenly you must manage two separate fights – a criminal case in court and an administrative license suspension hearing with the Idaho Transportation Department. If no action is taken, your license can be suspended before you ever step into a courtroom.
Prosecutors and judges handling DUIs from American Falls, Rockland and the surrounding rural areas treat these cases seriously because of heavy truck traffic, reservoir visitors and challenging winter conditions on I86 and US 30. Having an experienced DUI defense attorney involved early can help you protect your license and start building a strong defense.
What Tests And Field Checks Can Power County Officers Use Against You?
Most Power County DUI cases start with a traffic stop – speeding on I86, drifting on US 30 near the reservoir, a lane violation by the dam or a late night stop near truck stops, bars or rural roads.
Officers are trained to look for signs of impairment and often ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn, one leg stand or horizontal gaze nystagmus test. They may use a portable breath test at the roadside, followed by a breath or blood test at the jail or hospital.
Each step offers opportunities for error, from wind and uneven shoulders near the lake to medical conditions, miscalibrated machines and mishandled blood samples. A skilled DUI defense team knows how to examine these details and show where the state’s case is weak.
How Can A Focused Power County DUI Defense Change The Outcome Of Your Case?
A DUI arrest in Power County is not the same thing as a conviction. Outcomes can include dismissals, charge reductions, treatment based resolutions or acquittals at trial. The difference is often in the preparation and willingness to dig into the evidence.
At Cannon Law, we examine why you were stopped on I86, US 30 or local roads, review dash and body cam footage, analyze breath and blood testing records, check calibration and maintenance logs, consider your driving history and read every report written about your case.
We look for constitutional violations, equipment issues, training gaps and contradictions between reports and video that can be used in negotiations or at trial. Our focus is on protecting your future in Power County, not just getting through the next hearing.
Why Is It So Important To Act Quickly After A Power County DUI Arrest?
Time is not your friend after a DUI arrest in Power County. Video from fuel stops, plants and businesses near I 86 and U S 30 can be overwritten, reservoir area footage can be lost and strict deadlines for DMV hearings arrive quickly.
The sooner you contact a defense team, the more options you may have to protect your license and your record. Quick action can be especially important for people who drive long distances for work, haul freight or crops or rely on a commercial license to earn a living. If you or someone you care about is facing a DUI in Power County, do not sit back and hope everything will calm down on its own.
Reach out to Cannon Law so you can 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