Criminal Law Defense Blog Posts
Tipp & Buley, Montana Innocence Project overturn conviction, secure release for client
Tipp & Buley client Richard Raugust was freed from custody for the first time in over 18 years on Friday, December 4, after Judge Jim…
One of the Things I Hate About Kombucha: It Got Andrew Keegan Arrested
The star of the 1999 movie “Ten Things I Hate About You” was busted earlier this year for selling kombucha, a fermented tea drink, at…
Bear Poaching Not Taken Lightly in Montana
Outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing are important to Montana's tourism industry as well as to state residents. Unfortunately, there are those, both residents…
Is a Man's Home His Castle for the Purpose of Self Defense?
A highly publicized, tragic shooting in Billings has highlighted Montana law on homicide and self-defense. In May, 15-year-old MacKeon Schulte and another teenage boy went…
What Constitutes Statutory Rape?
In Montana, the legal definition of rape is "sexual intercourse without consent." As inferred by the name, it simply means that one person was subjected…
State Supreme Court Issues Decision in Cody Marble Case
Earlier this year, the Montana Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an appeal filed by Cody Marble, who was convicted of raping another boy when…
Obstruction of Justice: What Can We Learn from Barry Bonds?
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put an end this year to the government's legal action against former baseball player Barry Bonds. The court…
Standard in Excessive Force Claims for Pretrial Detainees in Jail: Kingsley v. Hendrickson
The use of excessive force by police officers has certainly taken center stage lately in some high profile incidents like the one that occurred in…
Help! I've Been Charged with DUI in Montana. How Should I Plead?
The cornerstone of a valid plea to a Montana driving under the influence charge is that it is voluntary and intelligent. To ensure that this…
What Can I Expect at My DUI Arraignment in Montana?
An arraignment is a court hearing at which someone charged with a crime, known as the defendant, is advised of his or her rights and…
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