The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution is an essential component of America's Bill of Rights. The Second Amendment states, "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall...
All U.S. states consider driving under the influence (DUI) a crime for a very good reason. An intoxicated driver is a serious safety risk to other drivers and pedestrians due to their impaired vision, reduced concentration, lack of coordination and poor judgment. But...
In 2021, Montana joined a growing list of U.S. states that have legalized marijuana for both recreational and medical use. Although the state continues to ban the possession and consumption of the substance in public, people are free to consume and even cultivate...
When someone gets pulled over, it can’t just be a random stop. Even if it turns out that the driver is under the influence of alcohol, for example, the police still need to have a reason to initially pull a car over for a stop to be lawful. They cannot just stop...
Every person has a fundamental, constitutional and civil right to defend themselves, but the extent to which we can exercise those rights is often a topic of concern. Different rules and regulations exist in each state that define the legality of self-defense. We all...
Encountering law enforcement can be terrifying. Law enforcement officers play a critical role in our society by preventing crime and apprehending wrongdoers. However, they might pull over a few innocent civilians in the process. If police officers stop you, know that...
Montana imposes hefty penalties for traffic violations and DUI offenses, including license revocation. It is a sanction enforced by the state's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), possibly removing driving privileges for years. Most of the time, this penalty has a specific...
Residents of Montana don’t need a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public, but there are certain corner cases when having a concealed weapon could get you into trouble with the law. Let’s say you’re driving one night after drinking with friends. You have a...
When faced with a life-threatening situation, our instinct for self-preservation often takes over. Would you rather think about the consequences of your actions if you are about to die? Probably not. However, there are times when your attempt to defend yourself may...
In Montana, impaired driving charges are among the most common reasons for the state to prosecute individuals. Most people understand that there is a legal limit to how much alcohol they can have in their bloodstream. If police officers pull someone over while they...
