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...
