United States of America v. Dennis Caffero-Hopkins

Pocatello, Idaho criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with causing a fire on public lands.



In, on October 8, 2021, Dennis Caffero-Hopkins, 24, of Salmon, started a fire on BLM public lands in Lemhi County, Idaho, near Stormy Peak Road. The fire burned logs, set up as a log deck, on United States federal land under the administration of the BLM.



Investigation into the fire determined that Caffero-Hopkins was responsible for setting the logs on fire after a local citizen reported Caffero-Hopkins' involvement. Further, Caffero-Hopkins, after waiving his Miranda rights, admitted that he used oil and a rag to start the log deck on fire.



U.S. Attorney Hurwit credited the investigation by the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho Falls, which led to the charge.



CAUSING A FIRE, OTHER THAN A CAMPFIRE, OR THE INDUSTRIAL FLARING OF GAS, TO BE IGNITED BY ANY SOURCE

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Defendant sentenced to a term of 3 years probation. Fine waived. $25 special assessment. Restitution in the amount of $7,563.98.