Boise defense attorneys, Minert & VanOrmer, protect the rights of individuals accused of a crime

If you or a loved one is accused of or charged with a crime, you want the matter resolved as efficiently and favorably as possible. Early intervention by a knowledgeable Boise defense attorney can make all the difference.

Former prosecutors on your side

Before we became Boise defense attorneys, we worked as deputy Ada County Prosecuting attorneys. We have first-hand experience working with law enforcement officers, filing charges and building a criminal case. Now, we use that insight and experience in defending our clients.

At Minert & VanOrmer, we will analyze every facet of your case, looking for weaknesses in the prosecution’s proof. Depending on the facts of your case, our investigation may uncover one or more of the following:

• The police did not have legal grounds to stop, detain or arrest you;
• The physical evidence against you was obtained as a result of an illegal search or seizure;
• The statements being used against you were obtained in violation of your rights;
• The eyewitness who identified you is mistaken; or
• The lineup procedure used by the police was unconstitutionally suggestive.

We know how police interrogations work and how prosecutors think, and we go to battle for you armed with this knowledge. In many cases, we can negotiate with prosecutors to have the charges reduced, or file a motion with the court to have evidence suppressed and the charges dismissed. We are always prepared, willing and able to defend you at trial.

We have experience handling a broad range of criminal cases, from misdemeanor traffic infractions to serious felonies, including charges of:

• Animal cruelty
• Assault/Battery
• Aggravated assault/battery
• Burglary
• Check fraud
• Domestic violence
• Driving while license suspended/revoked
• Drug cases (possession, sales/distribution, manufacturing, prescription drugs)
• DUI (and driver’s license suspension hearings)
• Eluding/fleeing an officer
• Embezzlement
• Forgery
• Hit and run (leaving the scene of an accident)
• Inattentive driving
• Identity theft
• Juvenile crimes
• Reckless driving
• Robbery
• Shoplifting
• Stalking
• Telephone harassment
• Theft
• Weapons charges

Answers to common questions

In our experience, most people facing criminal charges feel overwhelmed by the criminal justice system.  Your arrest, or the arrest of a loved one, raises many questions; these questions only add to the anxiety you feel as you face an uncertain future, over which you have too little control. With this website, we have tried to provide some answers.

• If you have questions about your arrest, read Typical arrest procedure.
• If you have questions about whether the evidence against you was obtained in violation of your constitutional rights, read Does your case have a search and seizure issue; Failure to give Miranda warnings; and Right to counsel at a line-up.
• If you are weighing a guilty plea, read When to enter a guilty plea; and Consequences of a guilty plea.

Contact Boise defense attorneys, Minert & VanOrmer

If you would like more information about an article or topic covered in our Criminal Defense Library, or if you would like to talk with a knowledgeable Boise defense attorney about the particulars of your situation, please submit the Free Case Evaluation form on this page, or call or email us directly.

We wish you well.

Steve Minert and Charles van Ormer
Minert & VanOrmer
Boise defense attorneys

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