You can record immediately. To be safe, you should not hide the recording, and should affirmatively tell the officer while recording. The the...

Oftentimes yes. Montana allows municipalities to extend law enforcement jurisdiction up to five miles outside city limits if they so choose. Even...

Is a DUI per se a felony charge?

It all depends on whether you have any prior convictions of DUI offenses in Montana or another jurisdiction. If you have no priors, a typical...

In Montana, the alleged victim's wishes are not always respected when it comes to proceeding with criminal prosecution, especially for any domestic...

IS my right to a speedy trial being denied?

Possibly. You need to raise the question with your attorney, because it involves looking at specific facts in your case. In Montana, there are...

How long can they hold u with out a federal hold with no new charges?

If someone is arrested and held on criminal charges, that person must be brought before a court without "unreasonable delay," which usually means...

Can I be revoked after probation is supposed to be over?

Unfortunately, it is possible. The important question for figuring out if your sentence can still be revoked is whether the State filed the...

Im 19 and im with this 17 year old girl and weve had sex her mom doesnt like me can i be charged with anything?

Anyone who is sixteen years or older can consent to sex in Montana. So, if two people who are sixteen or older have consensual sex with one...

I didn't steal or wrote a bad check but I was charge with thief of service

A person is only guilty of the criminal charge of issuing a bad check in Montana if he or she writes the check knowing that it won't be paid. It...

Hello my name is kenny moore I received two traffic violations on October 18th one for possession of drug paraphernalia and the

Some misdemeanor courts will allow you to make your initial appearance by Skype or telephone if you live out of state. You should call the court...