We all make mistakes; it’s what makes us human. Most of the time, it’s a mistake that we can easily remedy. Sometimes, our mistakes stay with us for a lifetime. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if you could make your mistake legally disappear? Second chances In...
The Bill of Rights extends several key protections to those facing scrutiny from the state. For example, the Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures of their property. The Fourth Amendment largely protects people from involuntary,...
Every parent wants to believe that their teen would never drink and drive or experiment with drugs and then climb behind the wheel. But that sort of magical thinking can lead to arrests for drinking and driving — or far worse. Peer pressure is a powerful force of...
That moment when blue lights flash behind you on the street can change everything. If an officer asks you to perform field sobriety tests on a cold Montana night, it is critical to understand your options for protecting your driving privileges. The three standard...
Gun owners in Missoula need to know the strict rules about firing weapons inside city boundaries. Local laws aim to keep our community safe while respecting lawful gun ownership rights. The basics of Missoula's gun laws Missoula Municipal Code bans most gunfire...
Montana's beautiful landscapes might tempt you to explore, but if you're behind the wheel, knowing the rules is essential. The state's implied consent law plays a crucial role in DUI cases, affecting both drivers and law enforcement. Understanding this law can help...
People may end up facing assault charges in a variety of situations. They may have inaccurate assumptions about the law that affect their chances of fighting those charges. For example, many people associate assault charges with serious bodily injury. After all, the...
Every day, people ask about their rights to protect themselves. This question becomes more vital as we hear news about personal safety incidents. The law gives clear guidelines about acceptable force in self-defense situations. What makes force reasonable? ...
Criminal profiling is an investigative technique that helps law enforcement identify suspects based on the nature of the crime and the evidence gathered. It usually includes a description of the suspect, possible employment, their patterns of movement and other...
Both recreational and medical use of marijuana are legal in Montana. Even though eligible adults can possess and use marijuana, public consumption remains illegal. There are important distinctions to understand about this. Many people might mistakenly believe that...
