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...
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...
