Almost every DUI I handle that doesn’t result in a not-guilty verdict or an outright dismissal includes a requirement that the defendant complete an approved ACT Program and complete any suggested follow-up treatment. Currently in Kalispell, there is only one approved ACT Provider: Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic. As of today, they are charging $375 [...]
A deferred prosecution is a type of plea bargain, and basically a contract with the Court where you agree to meet certain conditions in exchange for the Court agreeing to postpone prosecution of your case. If you complete all the requirements, your case will be dismissed and no conviction will be entered against you. Let [...]
A plea agreement is a compromise between the prosecution and the defense. It typically involves the defendant pleading guilty to some charge (often a less serious one than that originally charged), in exchange for other charges being dropped and often a recommendation from the prosecutor regarding sentencing. For example, a defendant charged with DUI and [...]
