Missoula Criminal Defense Blog

Driving under the influence of alcohol could result in jail time and heavy fines in Montana. However, the consequences could be different if you are under the age of 21. The law has different provisions for underage DUI offenders in addition to those legally allowed...

When someone threatens you, your family or your home in Montana, your reaction is likely to protect yourself in any way you can. When things wind down, though, will you face criminal charges if you hurt the person who was threatening you? What exactly is the law on...

Police officers must uphold the rights of private citizens when making a traffic stop. For example, they must have probable cause to search your vehicle. Unfortunately, many citizens do not know that certain practices violate their civil liberties. When the officer...

The penalties for possessing, selling or distributing cocaine in Montana are harsh, with simple possession carrying a punishment of up to five years in prison and a $50,000 fine. That said, how harsh of a sentence a criminal court judge will dole out depends on a...

Many lawmakers throughout the country believe that when one person threatens another, the person being threatened should have the right to defend him or herself. Because of this, many states have enacted "stand your ground laws," which remove one's duty to retreat...