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Idahos Premier DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael C. Larsen When a person is accused of a crime, his/her freedom, reputation and career are at stake. The most important factor in determining the outcome of a criminal case is often the expertise of the lawyer who is hired. Michael C. Larsen is skilled in all aspects of criminal defense, including investigations, arraignments, bail hearings, motion practice, plea bargaining, trials, sentencing, appeals and probation revocation hearings. Mr. Larsen is a former Idaho Deputy Attorney General and is a former fifteen year prosecutor. Mr. Larsen has participated in an estimated 20,000 prosecutions, including and estimated 5,000 trials. Mr. Larsen specialized in DUI prosecution. Mr. Larsen brings all of his years of prosecution experience to his clients and defends every type of criminal charge. Call Mr. Larsen now and put his years of criminal law experience to work for you. A DUI arrest or charge requires immediate action to fully protect all of your rights. In most cases, you only have 7 days in which to begin defending your rights. If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI, you need an experienced Boise criminal defense lawyer who can immediately help you. DUI is a very technical and sometimes complicated area of criminal defense. Often in DUI cases an experienced DUI defense attorney can increase your chances of getting a better result. Idaho has some of the toughest DUI laws in the United States. The following is a summary of penalties for DUI in Idaho, as set forth in Idaho Code 18-8005:Drug Crimes If you were arrested for possession of a controlled substance or trafficking drugs in Boise, Idaho, you could be facing serious penalties. Law enforcement officials and prosecutors do not take drug crimes lightly. Even first-time offenders could be facing jail time or a permanent criminal record. Felony Driving Under the Influence Driving under the influence (DUI) refers to the crime of impaired driving due to the use of alcohol or drugs. DUIs can be considered felony offenses if the driver causes harm or wrongful death to another person or has been arrested for the third time for the same offense. Grand Theft and Burglary Theft crimes are any act of unlawfully taking someone elses property under fraudulent means without the owners consent and without the intent of returning the property to the original owner. Both grand theft and burglary can be charged as felonies in the state of Idaho. Manslaughter and Homicide Some of the most severe penalties can result from a manslaughter or homicide conviction. If you are accused of taking someone elses life and have been charged with manslaughter or homicide, you will need the defense of a seasoned litigator.