As a native of Bigfork myself, I understand what it’s like to be caught on the outskirts of “town.” Surrounded by incorporated cities, the village of Bigfork occupies an interesting place in Flathead County’s legal landscape. Unlike Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, and Polson, which all have their own city courts, Bigfork is (legally speaking) just [...]
Kalispell Municipal Court operates the only DUI Court in Flathead County. DUI Courts are an attempt to reduce drunk driving by habitual offenders who are not typically affected by education or public safety efforts, nor by traditional legal sanctions. A DUI Court is optional and up to the defendant. If a person chooses to use [...]
A person charged with Driving Under the Influence in Libby, MT may face misdemeanor or felony DUI charges depending on facts specific to each offense. The charges may be filed in Libby city court, Lincoln County Justice Court, or Lincoln County District Court. Misdemeanor charges can be heard in city and justice court, while felony [...]
As a Montana criminal defense attorney and DUI defense lawyer, I often get asked how I can justify what I do. The person who asks this question always seems to think that I am making the world a more dangerous place for Montana drivers, by ensuring that dangerous people aren’t punished for their drunk driving. [...]
DUI charges in Montana, no matter the outcome, will often involve a requirement that you take the ACT class. In fact, conviction for DUI per se requires that you take a state approved alcohol or dangerous drugs information course. The course must be provided by a certified chemical dependency counselor. The ACT program is a [...]
If you are arrested for Drunk Driving in Kalispell, Montana, you could find yourself in any one of a number of different courts. If you were arrested by Kalispell City Police for DUI within Kalispell city limits, you will likely be charged in Kalispell City Court with Judge Heidi Ulbricht. If you are arrested by [...]
