Idaho Child Sexual Abuse 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. Lajai Jamar Pridgette </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Mann Act conspiracy to transport for prostitution. Lajai Jamar Pridgette, 40, of Boise, engaged in a scheme to make money from commercial sexual activity. Pridgette arranged for two adult females to travel to multiple states to engage in commercial sexual activity. Pridgette also made hotel reservations and posted onl... More...
$ (01-15-2026 - 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)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Steven Tobias Marmon </h2> </center>
Caldwell, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony DUI.<br> <br> Steven Tobias Marmon pled guilty to felony driving under the influence.[1] Idaho Code § 18-8005(9). In exchange for his guilty plea, an additional charge that he is a persistent violator was dismissed. The district court sentenced Marmon to a unified term of ten years, with a minimum period of co... More...
$0 (03-11-2025 - ID)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Annette Dee Reed </h2> </center>
Pocatello, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant who was charged with sexual battery by lewd or lascivious conduct with a minor sixteen to seventeen years of age.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> CRIMINAL LAW. SENTENCING DISCRETION. The case involved an appeal against a unified sentence of twenty years, with a minimum period of confinement of ten years, for the offense of sexual battery c... More...
$0 (03-04-2025 - ID)<h2> <center) State of Idaho v. Wade William Denny </h2> </center>
Pocatello, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with delivery of drugs while children were present.<br> <br> <br> In exchange for his guilty plea, the charges in his consolidated case were dismissed. The district court sentenced Denny o a determinate term of three years.[1] In Docket No. 51074, Denny pled guilty to two counts of intimidating a witness. I.C. § 18-26... More...
$0 (02-25-2025 - 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)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Kenneth Ky Enger </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm into an occupied building.<br> <br> Kenneth Ky Enger pled guilty to unlawful discharge of a firearm into an occupied building with a persistent violator enhancement, Idaho Code §§ 18-3317, 19-2514. The district court imposed a unified term of twenty-five years with ten years determinat... More...
$0 (01-21-2025 - 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)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Wendall Eric Northrup </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic battery.<br> <br> Northrup and his girlfriend (J.B.) were involved in a physical altercation that resulted in J.B. sustaining injuries to her face, neck, and chest. After J.B. sought aid for her injuries at the hospital, Northrup was charged with attempted strangulation (Idaho Code § 18-923), and domestic batt... More...
$0 (01-06-2025 - ID)<h2> <center> State of Idaho v. Gayland Bailey </h2> </center>
Boise, Idaho criminal defendant lawyer represented the Defendant accured of violating probation.<br> <br> Gayland Bailey pled guilty to intimidating a witness. I.C. § 18-2604(3). In exchange for his guilty plea, an additional charge was dismissed. The district court sentenced Bailey to a unified term of five years, with a minimum period of confinement of two years, but after a period of retaine... More...
$0 (01-06-2025 - 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> State of Idaho v. Von Dane Leondard </h2> <center>
<h2><br> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking post-conviction relief.<br> <h2><br> <br> Leonard pleaded guilty to one count of sexual battery of a minor and one count of lewd conduct with a minor, both felonies. For each count, the district court sentenced Leonard to a concurrent, unified sentence of thirty years, with twelve years determinate. At sentencing, the ... More...
$0 (11-06-2024 - 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. 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. Ernesto Garza </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Extorting H-2A Agricultural Workers and Tax Fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Farm Foreman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Extorting H-2A Agricultural Workers and Tax Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Ernest... More...
$0 (09-23-2024 - 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)<h1><center> United States of America v. Gordon Milton Bennett, Jr. </h1></center>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Boise, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged withdomestic assault by habitual offender </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Habitual Domestic Violence Sends Lapwai Man to Federal Prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Gordon Milton Bennett, Jr., 46, of Lapwai, was sentenced to ... More...
$0 (07-30-2024 - 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)<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...
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