Jesse is arrested for driving under the influence in Boise. It is his first arrest for this offense, thus a misdemeanor. In which court is he charged? Why this court?
Jesse would be charged in the Ada County Magistrate Court in Boise.
Magistrate courts in Idaho are typically responsible for handling misdemeanors, including driving under the influence (DUI) charges. These courts have jurisdiction over cases involving violations of state laws committed within their respective counties. In this case, since Jesse was arrested in Boise, which is located in Ada County, the Ada County Magistrate Court would be the appropriate court where he would be charged.