Access Idaho DUI Information

Driving under influence (DUI) is a crime that can get one penalized; the penalty keeps getting stricter with the number of times an individual gets charged with an Idaho DUI case.

DUI Laws

The Idaho drivers must consent to take a test for the determination of alcohol content in their bodies when requested by an Idaho peace officer to do so. If you have been accused of Idaho DUI charges, you may choose not to take the test, but in that case, the arresting officer will be seizing your driver’s license.

A blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher will mean that the person is under the influence of alcohol and has impaired driving capabilities. If you have been convicted for an Idaho DUI offense, remember that the evidence to support such a conviction will be based on the observations of your driving pattern, field sobriety test performance, physical appearance and several other factors.

Idaho DUI Penalties

According to Idaho Code 18-8005, the punishments for DUI in Idaho keep increasing with the number of cases one is involved in as well as a very high degree of alcohol content in the blood.

For an Idaho DUI first offense, the accused is fined a maximum of $1,000 and made to serve a jail time of 2 to 6 months. The driver’s license can be suspended for a period of 180 days. The person can be made to attend the victim’s panel, follow the recommendation of alcohol evaluation. A probation period of 1 to 2 years can also be supervised.

For an Idaho DUI second offense, a fine of up to $2,000 is imposed normally. The person is imprisoned for a period of 10 days to 1 year, and faced with a year of absolute suspension of driver’s license. The accused has to get an alcohol evaluation done and follow the recommendation of the evaluator. The person might also be imposed with supervised probation for a period of 2 years. The person may also be required to install interlock devices in the vehicle for a year after the suspension of the driver’s license.

The Idaho DUI third offense is considered to be a felony, if one is charged with it within 5 years of committing the first offense or within 10 years of a previous felony Idaho DUI. The convicted individual will be faced with a penalty of 30 days to 5 years incarceration depending on the severity of the DUI offense. The individual also has to pay a fine of up to $5,000. The driver’s license can be suspended for a period of 1 to 5 years. The first year includes an absolute suspension of the driving license. The accused might also face supervised felony probation.

DUI Records

Information about DUI offenses can be obtained by accessing the driving records of an individual. The driving records can be obtained by contacting the Idaho Transportation Department at Vehicle Services/Special Plates, Idaho Transportation Department, P.O. Box 34, Boise, ID 83731-0034. The name of the driver and date of birth along with the license number are some of the details that need to be provided in order to get accurate results. Additional information can also be obtained by calling at (208) 334-8773 or by sending an e-mail to driverrecords@itd.idaho.gov.

The request for a driving record needs to be sent along with the requisite fee of $4. An additional charge of $4 is levied for obtaining a certified copy of the records. Requesting for one’s own record is permissible under the state laws of Idaho. Collecting the driving record which contains the DUI details of another individual may not always be permissible. Government agencies as well as prospective employers interested in conducting a background check are legally permitted to access the driving records of an individual. Collecting certain records for court proceedings, insurance or investigation purposes are also considered to be legal by the state authorities of Idaho. Other details of obtaining the records can also be accessed by logging in to the official site http://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/

Expungement of DUI Records

Instances of DUI convictions can be expunged from the state repositories after a period of one year. Severe cases of DUI felony or those that resulted in vehicular homicide or grievous bodily harm cannot be sealed and remain indefinitely in the court records. The expungement of DUI records are limited to individuals who have already served their sentence and do not have any other criminal convictions pending against them.