When the defense does not bring in exculpatory evidence which would have discredited the prosecution witness,

A claim of ineffective assistance of counsel needs to be raised in a timely manner. If an appellate court has already heard a timely claim, and...

When a prosecutor is unwilling to reduce a charge as part of a plea offer, trial might be the only option for a better result. You should speak...

The age of consent in Montana is 16, but there are legal exceptions to this which would render an individual incapable of consenting at age 16....

Yes, you can be charged... whether they can prove the charges is another story.

Is there any charge I could plea down to from a first offence DUI?

In criminal cases, the prosecutor has the discretion to negotiate with you and potentially offer a plea bargain. The judge is not the person to...

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What, if anything is there any possibility to get out of a DUI caused by slippery road conditions and not being pulled over?

In MT there is a legal doctrine called "community caretaker" which allows police to make contact with individuals in public places to see whether...

Charged with felony theft of approximately $5000, what punishment can I expect to receive (nonviolent, no prior criminal record)

Assuming you are over the age of 18, in the worst case scenario you are facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. You will also...

Yes, a law enforcement officer in Montana can wait one month to issue a ticket for unlawful possession of an intoxicating substance (MIP). I...

I would agree that you should call the court to confirm the warrant and the nature of the underlying charges. Just because you have never been in...

If I have a warrant in a state, would I be able to visit another country without problems?

Without knowing more facts about the nature of the alleged offense underlying the warrant, I cannot give you legal advice specific to your case....