Crimes
A felony crime is a serious crime and a misdemeanor is a less serious crime. Punishment for a felony crime potentially carries a sentence of more than six months incarceration. Someone convicted of a misdemeanor carries a potential sentence of less than six months in a county jail. Someone convicted of either a felony or misdemeanor may also be fined, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation.
In Idaho, our jails are run by Sheriffs and are designed to hold individuals waiting for trial or serving a sentence. Inmates sentenced to less than one (1) year can serve their time in jail.
Idaho prisons are run by the Idaho Department of Corrections and are designed to hold individuals already convicted and those generally sentenced to serve more than one (1) year of incarceration.
If you are arrested for a DUI, you should consult with an attorney immediately. There are criminal penalties that you may face including jail, fines, license suspension or restriction, alcohol evaluation, and implementation of treatment. Additionally, you may face administrative penalties.
If you fail to appear in Court when ordered to do so, it may lead to serious consequences including the issuance of a bench warrant for your arrest, incarceration, and the denial of bail. If you reside in Idaho, you can follow your case and track your court dates by visiting: www.idcourts.us/repository.
If you reside in Ada County and are concerned that you may have a warrant for your arrest, visit the Ada County website at: www.adasheriff.org. You can surrender yourself at the Public Safety Building located at 7200 Barrister Street in Boise, Idaho. However, you may want to contact a bail agent prior to doing so.