Jennifer Call

09/13/2025

This case started as a felony. Within two weeks of hiring me, it was reduced to a misdemeanor and resolved.

Feedback like this reminds me why I do this work and motivates me to keep fighting for people’s rights and freedoms.

09/04/2025

Today, the Idaho Attorney General announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the officers involved in the death of 17-year-old Victor Perez.

While the Attorney General’s decision concludes the criminal review process, it does not end the pursuit of accountability and police reform. On June 27, 2025, I filed a wrongful death action in federal court on behalf of Victor’s family, in collaboration with the civil rights firm of Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy. Together, we fully intend to pursue that litigation to its conclusion.

The absence of criminal charges does not diminish the seriousness of this tragedy.

Victor’s life mattered. Through civil litigation, we will continue to pursue his family’s right to redress and to hold the City of Pocatello accountable.

06/30/2025

06/25/2025

I’m honored to be a part of this event. This is a space for community members, advocates, and legal minds to come together, share truths, and discuss meaningful accountability in policing and public policy.

If you care about justice in our community, I hope you’ll come, whether in person or on Zoom. It’s time we had this conversation out loud.

10-3 pm Town Hall
3-5 Conflict Resolution Seminar

05/07/2025

PUBLIC RECORDS DROP
After filing an information request with the City of Pocatello regarding sniper deployment at a peaceful protest, I’ve received a few documents. It’s not much — but it’s what they’ve provided so far.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10SkAqn5h82p8JWndMIYo3jwYVorLa8HI?usp=sharing

These are all the documents I was provided. I’ve redacted one person’s phone number, but otherwise, they are exactly as given to me.

04/29/2025

On April 12, 2025, snipers were deployed on rooftops during a peaceful protest in Pocatello. I asked for answers.

I submitted a public records request to the City of Pocatello asking:
Who authorized this?
What was the threat assessment?
Was this level of force really necessary?

The City responded — not with documents, but with a bill for $2,474.88.

Apparently, transparency in Pocatello has a price tag.

Idaho law says that when a request is made in the public interest, and the requester doesn’t have thousands to spare, the government can’t use fees to shut the public out. I’ve formally requested a fee waiver under Idaho Code § 74-102(13)(f).

Because this isn’t just about one protest. It’s about whether any of us can afford to ask hard questions when power is used against the people.

A screenshot of the City’s invoice is in the comments.

Stay tuned — I’ll share everything I receive with the public.

04/28/2025

Nobody plans to get pulled over. And nobody realizes how much the system is stacked against you until it’s too late.

If you or someone you care about ever faces a DUI stop, it’s important to know your rights — including the fact that field sobriety tests are not mandatory in Idaho.

Check out my new blog post breaking down why these roadside tests are designed to make you fail, and what you can do instead to protect yourself.

Read it here:

Field sobriety tests like the walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, and eye test are designed to make you fail. Learn why you should politely refuse these roadside tests in Idaho, how officers may mislead you, and why doing them rarely helps. Protect your rights with experienced DUI defense from Snake River

04/16/2025

Here are screenshots of my public information request to the City of Pocatello regarding recent police activities at the protest, and the response I received today indicating they’ll need an additional 10 days.

I’ll update everyone once I receive more information.

04/13/2025

On April 12, 2025, during a peaceful protest following the death of Victor Perez, the City of Pocatello, Idaho, deployed snipers. Protesters were grieving. They were asking questions. And they were met with visible, militarized force.

We must ask hard questions when rifles are aimed at peaceful crowds. When government force chills free speech, we all lose something we can’t get back.

Today I submitted public records requests to both the City of Pocatello and the FBI. I’m asking for communications, tactical plans, threat assessments, and training materials. If this level of force was truly necessary, it should be clearly documented and made available to the public.

We can’t protect constitutional rights if we’re too afraid to question how power is used. And we can’t rebuild trust until we shine light on how these decisions are made.

I will share everything I receive with the public.

03/21/2025

Immigration questions? Get some answers.

Please share.

03/03/2025

As a criminal defense attorney, one of the biggest mistakes I see? People thinking they can “explain their way out” of trouble with the police. Here’s what over a decade of criminal law experience—and countless jury trials—has taught me:

Never talk to the police without a lawyer. Ever.

“But I didn’t do anything wrong,” they say.
“I just want to clear this up,” they insist.
“I have nothing to hide,” they tell me.

Stop.

I’ve seen too many cases go sideways because someone thought talking would help. Here’s the reality:
• Anything you say CAN and WILL be used against you.
• Nothing you say will be used to help you.
• Even innocent statements can be twisted.

The police aren’t there to hear “your side of the story.” They’re there to gather evidence—and you don’t want to be the one handing it to them.

I’ve handled hundreds of cases and have seen the same pattern play out over and over:
People think talking will get them out of trouble.
Instead, it gets them in deeper.

So let me be clear:

The smartest thing you can say to the police?
“I want my lawyer.”

Then stop talking.

Even if you’re innocent. Especially if you’re innocent.

Let your attorney be your voice.

Because in the criminal justice system, good intentions won’t protect you. Knowing your rights will.