If you have a qualifying marijuana-related conviction on your record from a Montana state court, you can ask to have your conviction: Removed from your record, also known as expunged (if you’ve completed your sentence for the crime); Resentenced (if you’re currently serving that sentence) to a lesser sentence; or Redesignated as a civil infraction …
Content note: This post discusses sexual assault. Please take care of yourself. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It’s hard to know what to do, how to feel, or even what your options are after a sexual assault. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) has a number of resources on what you can …
If you’re a Native person in Montana, you can use a free, interactive program to create an Indian Will. After you fill out answers in an online interview, you’ll have an Indian Will that says who should get your personal property, real estate, Individual Indian Money (IIM) and Indian trust land after you pass. Check …
After a disaster, scammers can take advantage of disaster victims. Don’t sign contracts or give any money to someone who is: Selling door-to-door, including contractors, charity workers, or people saying they’re government workers Not from your community Offering you a very low price Trying to rush you into signing a contract Saying you must pay …
If you’re a student without secure housing in Montana, the law requires all public schools to provide you: School choice based on the last school attended or neighborhood you are currently in Immediate enrollment even if you do not have your documents or someone to sign for you Free transportation to and from school Support …
Probate is the court process of dealing with whatever a person left behind. Probate can happen with or without a will. You can name someone in your will to be in charge of dealing with whatever you leave behind. That person is called a personal representative. The personal representative has to follow your will and …
Negotiating a payment plan with a debt collector? Here is what you need to know: If you can’t agree on a payment plan, the debt collector could file a lawsuit. If they win, they could get a court judgment and garnish your wages. The law sets limits on how much they can take from your …
When it comes to legal advice and legal arguments, you should never rely only on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This includes ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Google AI Overview, and AI chatbots on social media. When you ask AI technology about a specific legal problem, it’s not the same as simply searching for information online. It rapidly scans …
Here are some examples of illegal questions you may be asked during a job interview that could be used to discriminate against you: What is your race? What is your age? Are you married? What is your religious background? Do you have any children? Do you have a back injury? Have you ever been on …
This Valentine’s Day, a reminder that stalking – including through the use of technology – is not romantic. It’s illegal. If you think someone is stalking you, trust your instincts. A local domestic violence program can help you come up with a safety plan. Many of them are listed on the Montana Coalition Against Domestic …
