On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Sep 15, 2020 | Criminal Law
If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Montana, you know firsthand the process law enforcement officers use to determine whether you are intoxicated. Officers often use a roadside breath test device to measure your blood alcohol content level. ...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Aug 27, 2020 | Criminal Law
In 2015, 31% of drug offenses in Montana involved methamphetamine. The only drug involved in more violations during that same year was marijuana. Even combining heroin offenses with those involving other narcotics would not come close to equalling the number of...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Aug 25, 2020 | Criminal Law
This November, Montana residents will vote in statewide elections, as well as for president. They will also vote on two initiatives that, if passed, would legalize marijuana for recreational use. One of the initiatives, CI-118, would amend the state constitution to...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Aug 14, 2020 | Criminal Law
In terms of drug arrests, entrapment is a common defense. The police cannot coerce or plant the idea in a person’s mind to commit any crime. Sometimes, undercover officers may create a situation where a person will buy or sell drugs. Then, the police arrest said...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Jul 30, 2020 | Criminal Law
People arrested for and charged with drunk driving offenses in Montana may experience a range of penalties depending on the circumstances of their case. For some, the suspension or revocation of their driving privileges may be one of those penalties. In select cases,...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Jul 23, 2020 | Criminal Law
Self-defense is a proper way to defend yourself against charges of murder or assault in court. However, it is imperative that you understand the laws about using force because they are quite specific in what circumstances must be present in a situation to justify...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Jun 29, 2020 | Criminal Law
Most people’s lives and actions are detailed on their smartphones, and they become a hot commodity for the police if they suspect you have committed a crime. That’s especially true in the wake of protests that erupted after the killing of George Floyd while he was in...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Jun 20, 2020 | Criminal Law
Across the country, there are many proposals that could reduce your Second Amendment rights, but in Montana, there is a bill trying to strengthen them. According to MontanaRight Now.com, the Firearm Owners Protection Act aims to help protect the carry rights of those...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Jun 18, 2020 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
While the penalties for a federal criminal conviction will vary based on the offense and the related federal statutes, a federal crime should never be taken lightly. A conviction may mean your very livelihood is compromised. For an offense to take on a “federal”...
On behalf of Stevenson Law Office | Jun 8, 2020 | Criminal Law
You have a prescription for anxiety medication, and you sometimes bring a few pills with you when you leave the house, just in case. During a traffic stop, the police officer notices the loose pills, maybe in an unmarked bottle. Can you receive a drug charge for...
