Pocatello, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being an alien unlawfully in the United States.


Violation of 8 U.S.C. 1326, which provides:

(a) In generalSubject to subsection (b), any alien who—
(1) has been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed or has departed the United States while an order of ex... More...    $0 (06-13-2024 - ID)

Twin Falls Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Providing Illegal Firearms, Including “Glock Switches,â€� to Californian with Cartel Ties ... More...    $0 (04-24-2024 - ID)

Pocatello, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with importing and distributing methamphetamine in Eastern Idaho in exchange for firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit today.

Ramon Morales Jr., 41, of Compton, California, was initially arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when he was caught attempting to smuggle two pounds of methamphetamine into the ... More...    $0 (08-16-2023 - ID)

In his second appeal in this post-conviction case, Christopher Conley Tapp challenges the district court's summary dismissal of his claim that his defense counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to present evidence of his diminished mental capacity in support of his trial motion to suppress his confession as involuntary. Tapp contends that because this Court, in his prior post-convictio... More...    $0 (11-21-2013 - ID)

Early in the morning of June 13, 1996, Angie Dodge was raped and stabbed to death in her apartment in Idaho Falls. On January 7, 1997, twenty-year-old Christopher Tapp voluntarily submitted to police questioning about this crime at the Law Enforcement Building (LEB) in Idaho Falls. Tapp again voluntarily went to the LEB for questioning on January 10. After this interview, Tapp's parents retained p... More...    $0 (03-31-2010 - ID)

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Sean Robert Wathen, age 50, worked with Larry Junior Hillbroom and others to acquire and smuggle methamphetamine through international airports between North Idaho and the Pacific Islands of Guam and Palau. Wathen acquired pounds of methamphetamine for Hillbroom over several ... More...    $0 (08-11-2022 - ID)

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Ricky Dale Faulkner, 57, was arrested when task force officers executed a search warrant at his residence and seized over one pound of methamphetamine, cash, and a handgun. Faulkner’s cell phone was also seized and data on the phone showed that Faulkner was... More...    $0 (07-27-2022 - ID)

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with conspiracy of distribute meth.

Johnson, 35, of Clarkston, Washington, conspired with Helene Martensen, 51, Chandler Lee Black, 21, and Richard Lee Black, 43, to distribute methamphetamine in the Lewiston, Idaho area. Lewiston Police Department detectives, assigned to the Quad Cities Drug Task Force, arrested R... More...    $0 (04-13-2022 - ID)

Coeur d'Alene, ID - drug distribution crime criminal defense lawyer represented defendant.

Adam Christopher Horty, 57, of Post Falls, Idaho, was three counts of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and one count of felon in possession of firearms.

Evidence presented at trial established that law enforcement off... More...    $0 (10-17-2020 - ID)

Boise, ID - The United States of America charged Brooks Allan Case with drug distribution.

A federal jury sitting in Boise convicted Brooks Allan Case, 32, of Star, Idaho, of distribution of methamphetamine. The trial began on Monday, June 1, 2020, and concluded on Thursday afternoon when the jury returned their verdict.

In order to protect the health of the jurors, parties, and ... More...    $0 (06-09-2020 - ID)

Boise, ID - The United States of America charged Alexandr Stricharskiy with distribution of meth.

Alexandr Stricharskiy, 40, of Meridian, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 63 months in prison for distributing fifty grams or more of pure methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered Stricharskiy to pay a $2,500 ... More...    $0 (01-29-2020 - ID)

Boise, ID - The United States of America charged Alexandr Stricharskiy with distributing meth.

Alexandr Stricharskiy, 40, of Meridian, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 63 months in prison for distributing fifty grams or more of pure methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered Stricharskiy to pay a $2,500 fine... More...    $0 (01-20-2020 - ID)

Coer D'Alene, ID - The United States of America charged Adam Christopher Horty with distribution of meth and felon in possession of a firearm.

a federal jury sitting in Coeur d’Alene convicted Adam Christopher Horty, 56, of Post Falls, Idaho, of three counts of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and one count of felon... More...    $0 (11-23-2019 - ID)

Pocatello, ID - Fort Hall Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Offense

Tyrell Dixey, 33, of Fort Hall, Idaho, pleaded guilty on February 9, 2018 in United States District Court to possession of an unregistered firearm.

According to the plea agreement, on January 30, 2017, a vehicle was stopped by the Fort Hall Police Department. Dixey was a passenger in the vehicle. Inside the ve... More...    $0 (02-12-2018 - ID)

Coeur d'Alene, ID - Doctor Sentenced to 16 Years for Distributing Drugs

Dr. Rafael Beier, 63, of Kingston, Idaho, was sentenced on November 20, 2017 to 192 months in federal prison followed by ten years of supervised release for unlawfully distributing oxycodone and hydrocodone. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered Dr. Beier to pay a $63,000 fine and to forfeit procee... More...    $0 (12-02-2017 - ID)

In December 2012, Tollman pled guilty to the felony crime of driving under the influence. In March 2013, the district court sentenced Tollman to a unified term of ten years, with two and a half years fixed followed by seven and a half years indeterminate. The judgment required that Tollman’s driver’s license be absolutely suspended for five years beginning on the date of Tollman’s release from cus... More...    $0 (11-26-2017 - ID)

Pocatello, ID - Burley Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Drug Trafficking

Lucio Juarez, 36, of Burley, Idaho, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

According to the plea agreement, Juarez sold methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent four times between December 6, 2016, and April 3, 2017. A fifth sale was arranged, but Juarez was arrested prior to ... More...    $0 (10-09-2017 - ID)

COEUR D’ALENE, ID - Ponderay Man Sent to Prison on Federal Child Pornography Charge

Aragon Miller, 43, of Ponderay, was sentenced June 29, 2017 in United States District Court to 57 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, and a $5100 special assessment, for possession of child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael Gonzalez announced. Miller pleaded guilty on Marc... More...    $0 (07-11-2017 - ID)

Boise, ID - Idaho Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Violation

Timothy Bojorquez, Jr., 29, of Plainview, Idaho, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

According to the plea agreement, between December 9, 2016, and February 9, 2017, Bojorquez illegally possessed five firearms, including two high-powered rif... More...    $0 (05-11-2017 - ID)

Boise, ID - Boise Man Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of GBL

Davis Jacobs, 27, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced to one year of probation, including six months of home detention, 200 hours of community service, and a $1,000 fine, for unlawful possession of Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL). Jacobs was charged in an information.

According to the plea agreement, on April 13, 2016, United S... More...    $0 (04-03-2017 - ID)

Boise, ID - Boise Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Drug Charge and Illegal Gun Possession

Jeffery Anthony Arguello, 47, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced to 105 months for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm. Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also sentenced Arguello to five years supervised release. ... More...    $0 (10-18-2016 - ID)

Pocatello, ID - Idaho Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

Michael William Martindale, 27, of Ammon, Idaho, pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin. Martindale was indicted by a federal grand Jury in Pocatello on August 25, 2015.

According to the plea agreement, Martindale was stopped by Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office pers... More...    $0 (09-22-2016 - ID)

Boise, ID - Jerome Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Casey Gibson, 23, of Jerome pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Gibson waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

According to the plea agreement, an electronic device at Gibson’s residence in Jerome accessed a website based in Russ... More...    $0 (08-31-2016 - ID)

Boise, ID - Boise Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession

oshua David Gibson, 32, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge sentenced Gibson to 90 months in prison followed by 3 years supervised release.

According to the ... More...    $0 (09-06-2016 - ID)

Boise, ID - When A Federal Judge Tell You To Show Up - You Better Do It

Terrance Barimah, 28, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was sentenced for failure to appear for sentencing and illegal possession of device-making equipment. Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill sentenced Barimah to 70 months in prison and three years supervised release. Barimah was indicted by a federal grand jury in... More...    $0 (07-25-2016 - ID)