A&M Law Blog
Practical guides and legal insights from Misty Gaubatz and Ashley Hurlbert.
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How a Montana Plea Bargain Actually Gets Negotiated
Most criminal cases resolve by agreement. What happens in that negotiation, what creates leverage, and why the judge is not bound by the deal.
When a Case Is Worth Appealing to the Montana Supreme Court
An appeal is not a second trial, and disagreeing with the result is not a ground. What appellate courts actually review before you commit.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Montana
The hours after a crash shape everything that follows. What to do at the scene, what to say to the insurer, and the mistake that costs people most.
A Snowmobile Accident in the Bitterroot Backcountry
Backcountry snowmobile crashes combine delayed rescue, thin insurance, and evidence that melts. What to preserve, and which policies are worth checking.
A Statute of Limitations Overview Across Montana Law
Deadlines vary by claim type, and missing one usually ends the matter regardless of merit. Why the clock's start date is the real question.
Negotiating Back-to-School Logistics Through the Cooperative Process
School-year logistics are exactly the kind of detailed, practical problem the cooperative process handles well and a courtroom handles badly.
A Criminal Trespass Charge on Private Montana Land
Hunting season turns boundary disputes into criminal charges. What matters in a trespass case, and why your mapping app is not the final word.
The Difference Between a First DUI and a Repeat DUI in Montana
Montana DUI penalties escalate sharply with each offense, and the fourth is a felony. What changes at each step, and what counts as a prior.
Annulment Versus Divorce in Montana
The two are not interchangeable, and the difference is not about how long you were married. A plain comparison of what each one does.
How Comparative Negligence Reduces a Montana Injury Settlement
Being partly at fault does not end a Montana injury claim, but it reduces it. How the percentage is assigned, and why insurers push it high.
Who Qualifies to Expunge or Seal a Montana Criminal Record
Montana's record-clearing options are narrower than most people expect, and a dismissed charge does not erase itself. What can actually be addressed.
How to Prepare for Your Montana Divorce: A Checklist
Getting organized before you begin can make a Montana divorce faster, calmer, and less expensive. Here's a practical checklist to prepare with confidence.
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