If you get involved in a physical altercation, you may claim that it was simply self-defense. The other person started the fight and you had no choice but to finish it. You didn’t want to put yourself in that position, but you reacted when the situation called for it....
Yes, you can legally buy and use Delta-9 products derived from hemp as long as the dry weight of the Delta-9 in the edible or flower is .3% or less. Way before the 2018 federal Farm Bill was passed that relaxed the laws regarding the production, possession, use and...
Even after a night of heavy drinking, many people don’t consider themselves unfit to drive the next morning. They may feel lousy and have a pounding headache as they drop the kids off at school and go to work. However, they can’t imagine that they’re still over the...
Any level of statistical analysis will show the police that there are drunk drivers on the road. For instance, they could look at the total number of DUI accidents for the year. They may also consider the fact that most people have driven drunk before they get...
Drug courts may not have started in Montana, but they certainly made their way here. The first one opened up in 1996, and they have been so successful that there are now 31 of them in the state. The goal of these courts is to keep people out of prison. Those who have...
It can certainly be nerve-racking to be pulled over by the police. You may not have any idea what they believe you did wrong or why they initiated the traffic stop. And you certainly want to avoid doing anything that would incriminate yourself or make the situation...
Many people talk about the law without really knowing what they’re talking about. Often, these stories fall down the grapevine and facts are tangled and distorted (if the stories were ever true to begin with) eventually creating myths that people live by. Many myths...
The gun laws in Montana are not nearly as restrictive as they are in other states. For example, a special license is not needed to carry a firearm in a concealed fashion. It is legal for almost anyone to practice concealed carry if they would like to do so. That said,...
Drinking before you drive isn't just illegal. It is also incredibly risky. You could fall asleep at the wheel or cause a crash that hurts you or someone else. You likely know that you shouldn't try to drive after overindulging at a late-night party, but you might...
You’ve always been a law-abiding citizen and have had no previous run-ins with the police. Violence is the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, you come under attack one day and have to use force to defend yourself. You’re shocked to find out that law enforcement...
