Idaho Child Custody Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jesse Eugene Burnett, et al. </h2> </center>
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a child. in April 2024, FBI agents were contacted by a mother who discovered her 10-year-old daughter had been exchanging sexually explicit images with an adult male on a messaging application. Although the child told the male that she was thirty, the male commented that she ... More...
$ (01-29-2026 - ID)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Aaron Jacob Balcom </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation of Aaron Jacob Balcom, 28, of Caldwell, began when Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) received CyberTip reports from an online messaging platform. A CyberTip is a report submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - ID)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Paul Vargas, Jr. </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography.... More...
$ (12-16-2025 - ID)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Aaron Jacob Balcom </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. An investigation began when Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) received CyberTip reports from an online messaging platform. A CyberTip is a report submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”). NCMEC gathers leads and tips regarding ... More...
$ (12-18-2025 - ID)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Ryan R. Vandyke </h2> </center>
Pocatello, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.<br> <br> Section 922(g)(8)(C)(ii) prohibits firearm possession by an individual subject to a court order that “by its terms<br> explicitly prohibits the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against [an] intimate partner or child that<br> w... More...
$0 (11-10-2025 - ID)<h2> <center> Doe v. Doe </h2> </center>
Grangeville, Idaho, family law lawyers represented the parties in a parental rights termination case.<br> <br> In 2017, Mother and Doe had a sexual relationship which resulted in Child being born. While in jail, Mother found out that she was pregnant; Mother let Doe know he could be the father. Doe was not listed as Child's father on Child's birth certificate. Doe was incarcerated in 2018 when Ch... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - ID)<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Heath Adams </h1></center></h1>
Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material.<br> <br> Heath Adams, 43, of Payette, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.<br> <br> According to court records, the investigation into Adams began in August 2024, after a report was made to the Pay... More...
$0 (10-10-2025 - ID)<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Cody Michael Howells </h1></center></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> <br> Weiser Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b... More...
$0 (07-01-2025 - ID)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. John Doe I, et al. </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho family law lawyer represented the Defendant Father in a parental rights termination action.<br> <br> Doe is the biological father of Children. In August 2022, John Doe I was placed in foster care when he was approximately two weeks old.[1] Doe was not listed on the birth certificate as the father but was regarded as the putative father until legal paternity was established. Although D... More...
$0 (03-28-2025 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Valencia Rosas </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Tacoma, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Leader of drug trafficking ring that used social media to communicate and advertise wares sentenced to 10 years in prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The leader of... More...
$0 (01-31-2025 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Chase Phillip Hornaday </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ammon Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Chase Phillip Hornada... More...
$0 (01-23-2025 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Daniel Wade Lowry </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Separate Sex Crimes Involving Minor Children </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two Idaho Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Separate Sex Crimes Involving Minor Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Attorney Josh Hurw... More...
$0 (01-16-2025 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Twyla Dawn Basil </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Coeur d'Alene, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Involvement in a Fentanyl Overdose Death </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Bonners Ferry Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Involvement in a Fentanyl Overdose Death</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Twyla... More...
$0 (12-11-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> In the Matter of: Jane Doe, II, A Child Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age </H2> <center>
<h2><br> Caldwell, Idaho family law lawyer represented the father in a termination of parental rights case.<br> </h2><br> Doe is the father of Child; Doe was married to Mother, but the two divorced. Mother is currently married to Stepfather. Mother and Stepfather filed a petition seeking to terminate Doe's parental rights to Child and to allow Stepfather to adopt Child. The petition for terminatin... More...
$0 (12-03-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> Robert Timothy Murray and Teen Marie Murray v. Alayna A. Dalton </h2> <center>
<h2>Hailey, Idaho family law lawyers represented the parties in a guardianship dispute.<br> </h2><br> <br> Alayna A. Dalton sought to terminate a guardianship over her seventeen-year-old child, Jane Doe ("Jane"). The magistrate court appointed Tenna and Tim Murray, Alayna's mother and stepfather, as temporary guardians of Jane and later made the guardianship permanent. Alayna argues that several o... More...
$0 (11-07-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Lawrence Scott Andrus </h2> <center>
<h2><br> Twin Falls, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI).<br> </h2><br> <br> In 2014, officers were dispatched to a bridge based on a report that Andrus intended to end his own life. Andrus was placed in protective custody and transported to a hospital. At the hospital, Andrus stated he was not suicidal and admitted to ... More...
$0 (11-08-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Christopher Gene Johnson </h2> <center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic violence or battery in the presented of a child.<br> </h2><br> Christopher Gene Johnson was found guilty of domestic violence or battery in the presence of a child. Idaho Code §§ 18-918(2), 18-918(4) and 18-903(a).[1] The district court sentenced Johnson to a unified term of eight years, with a mini... More...
$0 (11-12-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Christopher Gene Johnson </h2> <center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic violence or battery in the presence of a child.<br> </h2><br> <br> Christopher Gene Johnson was found guilty of domestic violence or battery in the presence of a child. Idaho Code §§ 18-918(2), 18-918(4) and 18-903(a).[1] The district court sentenced Johnson to a unified term of eight years, with a ... More...
$0 (11-12-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> Isaac William Hess v. Lisa Ann Hess </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Idaho Falls, Idaho family law lawyers represented husband and wife in a divorce involving minor children.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> This case concerns child custody proceedings between Isaac William Hess and Lisa Ann Hess. Isaac and Lisa have two minor children, who are registered members of the Cherokee Nation. During the proceedings, Isaac alleged that Lisa had abused the children by span... More...
$0 (10-28-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Shaun Patrick Conley </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Pocatello, Idaho receipt of child pornography criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> " Images of child pornography are not protected under First Amendment rights, and are illegal contraband under federal law. Section 2256 of Title 18, United States Code, defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (someone... More...
$0 (10-18-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> Aimee Lynn Pelley v. Social Security Administration </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho social security disability lawyer represented the plaintiff on a DIWC/DIWW application for benefits.<br> </h2><br> <br> The Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) program pays monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for at least a year due to a disability. To qualify, the disability must be severe enough to prevent the person from doing their previous work or ... More...
$0 (10-08-2024 - ID)<h2> <center> Jacob A. Wilde v. Mackala M. Wild, n/k/a Mickayla M. Taggart </h2> </center>
<h2><br> Payette, Idaho divorce lawyers represented husband and wife in a marriage dissolution action.<br> </h2><br> <br> Wilde and Taggart’s judgment and decree of divorce was entered on June 18, 2018. The parties are the parents of one minor child, E.W., born in 2015. The original judgment ordered Wilde to payTaggart$143.07 in child supportper month. <br> <br> Less than two... More...
$0 (09-24-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Nicholas Glenn Baker; Rexanna Marie Johnston </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Crimes Involving Minor Children </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two Idaho Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Separate Sex Crimes Involving Minor Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> On July 17, 2023, detectives wi... More...
$0 (09-12-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. James Dougherty; Jessica Dougherty </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Husband and Wife Sentenced for Defrauding an Elderly Victim Out of Her Home and Obstruction of Justice</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> James Dougherty, 44, of Boise, was sentenced to ... More...
$0 (09-01-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Kevin Richmond </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Post Falls Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In December 2022, law enforcement r... More...
$0 (08-28-2024 - ID)<h2><center> Amanda Marie Secola v. Jeffrey Adam Secola </h2></center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho divorce lawyers represented the Petitioner and the Respondent in a marriage dissolution action.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> The magistrate court entered a decree of divorce in 2018, at which time the parties stipulated to joint legal and physical custody of their minor child. A petition to modify the divorce decree was later filed and a trial was held on the petition. On October... More...
$0 (08-12-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Juan James Dougherty; Jessica Dougherty </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Husband and Wife Sentenced for Defrauding an Elderly Victim Out of Her Home and Obstruction of Justice</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In early 2015, James Dougherty, age 44, of Bois... More...
$0 (08-24-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Spencer Riding </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of children </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Bellevue Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In 2019, Spencer Riding, age 26, formerl... More...
$0 (08-14-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Spencer Riding </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexually Exploiting Children </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Bellevue Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In 2019, Spencer Riding, 26, formerly of B... More...
$0 (08-14-2024 - ID)<h2><center> Chelsey Dudley v. Boise State University, et al. </h2></center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued seeking injunctive relief.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> On May 7, 2022, Dudley graduated from BSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. As part of her degree requirements, Dudley had to complete an internship. The BSU course code for her specific internship was SOCWRK 481. Dudley participated in an internship with th... More...
$0 (07-01-2024 - ID)<h2><center> Lacey Mark Sivak v. Jay Christensen </h2></center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking a Writ of Habeas Corpus.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> Petitioner raised his incompetency claim in state court in a petition for postconviction relief. He argued that the prescription medications he was taking during trial and sentencing caused “mood alteration of petitioner, making him unable to understand and participate... More...
$0 (05-08-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Steven James Parker </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Robbing American Falls Bank </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Bank Robber Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing American Falls Bank </h2></center><br> <br> Steven James Parker, 50, who most recently lived in Gooding, Mountai... More...
$0 (05-09-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Jason C. Moffat </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Child Pornography </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> California Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography </h2></center><br> <br> Jason C. Moffat, 41, of San Diego, California, was sentenced to... More...
$0 (05-07-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Tyler Douglas Asker </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> </h2></center><br> <br> Tyler Douglas Asker, 33, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison on the charge of attempted use of interstate facilities to transmit information about a minor, whic... More...
$0 (04-25-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Brett Victor Castro </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Coercion and Enticement of a Minor .</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center><i></b> Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 16 years in Federal Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor </h2></center><br> <br> Brett Victor Castro, 37, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to... More...
$0 (04-15-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Jared Michael Crow; Shawn Michael Young; Bradley Allen Pedersen</h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i> Pocatello, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Crimes Involving Minor Children .</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Three East Idaho Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Separate Sex Crimes Involving Minor Children </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit... More...
$0 (03-28-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Lawrence Osborn, Nathan Mark Law </h1></center>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Pocatello, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Sex Crimes Against a Minor Child.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h3><center><i></b> </h3></center></i><br> <br> U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate East Idaho cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 10 years in f... More...
$0 (02-08-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Joshua Christopher Tompkins </h1></center>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Pocatello, Idaho Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant a Pocatello Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Child Pornography</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <b><h2><center><i> </h2></center></i></b><br> <br> Joshua Christopher Tompkins, 35, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for possession of child ... More...
$0 (01-19-2024 - ID)<h1><center> United States of America v. Joel J. Martinez </h1></center>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Boise, Idaho Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Child Pornography</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> Joel J. Martinez, 35, of Payette, was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.<br> <br> The investigation began when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received ... More...
$0 (12-21-2023 - ID)<h2><center> United States of America v. Benjamin Morton </h2></center>
Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a child.<br> <br> An investigation was begun of Benjamin Morton, age 39, of Nampa, Idaho, when the Boise Police Department (BPD) received information that an adult male, pretending to be a juvenile online, had arranged to meet the 14-year-old victim. BPD later identified Morton as the suspect and determ... More...
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