What will happen?to me?

If you can't afford an attorney, go to your initial appearance, plead not guilty and request that an attorney be appointed for you. Then you can...

Yes, you can go up to ten miles over the speed limit while passing, but must always be driving safely. "A vehicle subject to the speed limits...

That almost certainly not work and would cause you a lot more grief and consequences. If you're on probation during a period of a suspended or...

Is it illegal to kiss/hug a minor?

The age of consent to sexual contact (not including intercourse, which is any kind of sexual penetration) in Montana is fourteen, and the age of...

20-year old, low income, disabled person need an attorney for first court appearance for a shoplifting ($23.00 theft) ticket?

A first court appearance involves the court telling you about your rights, formally advising you of your charges and maximum penalties, asking for...

You should be careful about not admitting things like that online, and should only discus with your attorney. If you have a formal court case with...

Financial eligibility for a public defender is dictated by MCA 47-1-111. The only question for eligibility is whether you are considered...

If you get a robbery charge because it resulted in serious bodily injury, can you defend against if you were held at gunpoint?

There may be a justifiable use of force defense. However, it is incredibly complicated because Montana's laws on the matter are difficult to...

I'm sorry this happened to you. Domestic violence laws serve a critical purpose, but I've heard so many stories like yours that I'm convinced the...

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What rights do I have if I have to have surgery before my probation period is over?

You do have rights, but they are significantly diminished because courts consider probation to be a "state of grace" (i.e. you could be in prison...