Montana gun owners can breathe more easily after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives withdrew their recent guidance revisions for stabilizing braces. They dropped the measures after a letter from 90 congressional representatives expressed concerns...
If you are an upstanding citizen, you likely thought there would never be a reason you would receive domestic violence charges. Yet, you might have gotten into a spat with your spouse or partner, and they decided to call the police on you. Regardless of your actions,...
You should treat any criminal charge that law enforcement authorities in Montana bring against you seriously. A conviction for a criminal offense can affect your public standing for years to come, making it difficult for you to work in certain fields, secure housing,...
In Montana, your home is your castle. Consequently, you have the right to use force, even deadly force, if necessary, to protect yourself and your home against intruders. FindLaw explains that today’s so-called castle doctrine derives from English common law that...
No matter what led to the police arresting you, you will likely receive the offer to plea bargain from the prosecution. Plea bargaining is very common because it saves a lot of time and effort on the part of the prosecution and in certain situations it is advantageous...
Montana drivers like you understand that the state laws crack down on DUI driving in a harsh way. Because of that, you should familiarize yourself with the tools officers may use if they suspect you of driving under the influence. The first thing you are likely to...
In 2019, the house reauthorized a law from over 20 years ago intended to help protect victims of sexual and domestic violence. However, this particular law draws a lot of negative attention from Second Amendment enthusiasts because it would further restrict gun...
It can be nerve-wracking anytime you’re pulled over by the police. Your stress levels may sky-rocket if they ask to search your vehicle. You might feel cornered and have no choice but to give the police your permission. However, it’s important to remember that you...
Montana residents like you want to know as much as possible about how officers in the state handle DUI suspicions at traffic stops. This understanding is crucial to how you can defend yourself against accusations. For example, you can understand what a field sobriety...
When facing criminal charges for driving under the influence, you may feel as though you must accept the accompanying consequences if law enforcement officials in Montana have the results of a breath test to use as evidence against you (no matter how lucid you may...
