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,...
Criminal Law
What are Montana’s drug schedules?
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,...
What is the castle doctrine?
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...
Are field sobriety test results condemning?
Montana drivers like you understand that the state laws crack down on DUI driving in a harsh way. Because of that, you should familiarize yourself with the tools officers may use if they suspect you of driving under the influence. The first thing you are likely to...
What is the “boyfriend loophole?”
In 2019, the house reauthorized a law from over 20 years ago intended to help protect victims of sexual and domestic violence. However, this particular law draws a lot of negative attention from Second Amendment enthusiasts because it would further restrict gun...
Challenging breath test results
When facing criminal charges for driving under the influence, you may feel as though you must accept the accompanying consequences if law enforcement officials in Montana have the results of a breath test to use as evidence against you (no matter how lucid you may...
Some breath test devices may cause inflated results
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. ...
Methamphetamine in Montana
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...
Montana voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana
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...
The difference between police dishonesty and entrapment
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...
