CIVIL RIGHTS:

   Individual rights are guaranteed by constitutional and statutory law.  The basic rights we enjoy as Americans are set forth in the United States Constitution and the United States Code.  These rights are essentially the minimum rights we are guaranteed.  Each state is free to grant additional rights to its citizens or inhabitants, but no state may infringe on federal rights.  Civil rights cases are often brought against local or state governmental entities and officers for having violated these basic rights.  Such cases may be brought against anyone having violated these basic rights, not just government entities or officers.
    AREAS OF SPECIAL EMPHASIS    Unlawful Searches and Seizures, Freedom of Speech, Due Process of Law

CRIMINAL DEFENSE:

    Mr. Grove is intimately familiar with Idaho's criminal laws and procedure.  He has prosecuted crimes ranging from disturbing the peace to murder.  He has also defended clients charges with a variety and range of criminal offenses.  His knowledge and experience make him a tremendous asset to anyone charged with a criminal offense.  The state has the burden of proof in every criminal case and that burden never changes or shifts.  An attorney's obligation in defending anyone charged with a crime is to see that procedures and evidence are challenged when and where appropriate to ensure that a client is not unfairly convicted.  Mr. Grove takes to heart his obligation to be a effective and zealous advocate.
    AREAS OF SPECIAL EMPHASIS    Drug Offenses, DUI, Domestic Violence, Theft, Fraud, Resisting or Obstructing Officers