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Basics Felony Sentencing In Idaho

Basics of Felony Sentencing in the State of Idaho

You’ve been to court, you might have spoken with your criminal defense attorney about possible penalties in your case, he threw out terms such as “probation, RIDER, and imposition, but what does that all mean? What’s the “brass tacks” of what will happen if you plead guilty or are found guilty of a felony? This is a basic guide to help understand the options a judge has as punishment if you plead guilty to a felony in the state of Idaho.

Please note that no one sentence is the same. There are sentencing “factors”, but no formula. With the exception of mandatory minimums and maximum penalties, a judge has broad discretion to sentence you to whatever they think is appropriate in a given case. However, a judge essentially has three options in any felony case, 1) Probation, 2) Retained Jurisdiction (aka RIDER) and 3) Prison.

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Sentencing & Penalties

Learn more about Idaho sentencing guidelines and penalties. Contact our Boise criminal defense attorney if you've been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony.

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