Driving under the influence in Montana could cost you the privilege to drive. Even worse, if other motorists experience property damage or injuries as a result of your actions, you could face serious criminal charges. If you rely on the ability to drive to perform...
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution states that "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated." This means that, in general, Missoula police and county...
Self-defense is often necessary when someone is under attack. However, a judge may rule against a self-defense claim under certain circumstances, even if there clearly was a violent attack. According to the Montana Code, people have the right to defend themselves and...
Driving under the influence of alcohol in Montana carries significant penalties due to the danger you can cause for yourself and other motorists on the road. Facing charges of DUI can impact your driving privileges, your career and your freedom. Knowing the...
When an officer tries to determine whether you are driving intoxicated, they have certain tools they utilize. Field sobriety tests are among the first they will implement. You are more likely to run into the standardized sort. What should you know about standardized...
There is a lot of misunderstanding about rights during a traffic stop. You may know your general rights, such as remaining silent. However, you may not understand your rights for taking a video of the stop. According to FindLaw, you have the right to video the...
A new effort to prevent drinking and driving in Missoula County raises interesting questions about DUI breath tests and their accuracy. Several bars in the county will soon start selling devices to customers that will supposedly let them test their blood-alcohol...
The founding fathers of the US enshrined 2nd Amendment rights when they created the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. However, there are still some limits in place regarding who the government allows to own a gun and who cannot. One of the most common ways to lose...
All American citizens have the right to protect themselves with a firearm. When it comes to the concealed carry of weapons, you are also afforded rights in Montana. However, the state requires you to take certain steps before you are permitted to conceal a weapon on...
It is very common to hear a particular phrase on law-based television shows or movies: “You’re under arrest for assault and battery.” Many people erroneously believe that these are the exact same thing or a three word phrase for a singular charge. In reality, there...
