When you are arrested and accused of a serious crime, panic sets in. It’s easy to make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Many people think they know what to do when confronted … Read More
Court Appearances & Trials: What Can You Expect?
Being arrested and charged with a crime like a DUI can be confusing, stressful, and terrifying. A lawyer will help you understand the process and provide guidance and insights that will help you to make … Read More
Why Sober Drivers Can Fail Field Sobriety Tests
In our last post, we discussed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. That’s just the first of three standardized field sobriety tests that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses to determine if … Read More
What Law Enforcement Doesn’t Want You to Know About DUI Investigations
Photo: ODT on Flickr Most people believe that pretty much everyone who gets arrested for DUI is obviously guilty, and that law enforcement has done a good thing by getting them off the road. … Read More
What Happens to My Driver’s License if I’m Arrested for DUI in Montana?
Photo: Dennis Yang on Flickr As a lawyer in Montana, I’m frequently asked questions about how a DUI arrest or conviction can affect a person’s driver’s license. Not only is this question very common, but … Read More
What are Your Chances of Being Convicted for DUI?
If you’re reading this and you’ve been arrested for a DUI, stay calm. These are serious charges, but panicking won’t help. You’re probably wondering, “what’re the chances I’ll be convicted?” and “what will happen if … Read More
Is Your Auto Insurance Ripping You Off?
You did your research. You went out of your way to make sure you have “good” insurance on your car. So you think you know what’s really in your policy, right? Unfortunately, probably not. Many … Read More
Will Your Headrest Protect You in a Crash?
I bet 9 out of 10 drivers have an incorrectly adjusted headrest. Why is this important? Because getting rear-ended is the most common type of car collision in the world. When you get rear-ended, your … Read More
Why You Should Never Take Field Sobriety Tests
Arrested for a DUI but feel that you passed your field sobriety tests (FST)? As a private DUI defense lawyer in Missoula, MT I can tell you that almost every DUI client I have had … Read More
10 Tips to Avoid Driving Drunk
Lights flash in your rear-view mirror. Busted. You start to feel sick. You don’t relish a run-in with the cops even on an average day, but the thing is, you aren’t totally sure your blood alcohol … Read More