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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Montana on
Q: Ticket says "committed the offence of going 11-20mph over but in the speed recorded area it says I was going 23mph over"

So because of this typo I went from having to pay a fine to having to going to open court. Should I plead not guilty because I didn't do what the ticket said I did, even though I actually when faster then the charge?

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answered on Nov 13, 2023

In your situation, where the traffic ticket states one speed but the recorded speed is higher, it's important to carefully consider your options. Pleading not guilty because of a discrepancy in the ticket could be a viable defense, especially if the ticket's information is materially... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Montana on
Q: I’m looking to obtain a lawyer to handle anything that might eventually come up.

I’m looking to obtain a lawyer to handle anything that might eventually come up. Basically a 24/7 personal protector of

My rights . I have no charges or cases pending . I would like to inquire about running an ongoing account just in case in the future something comes up . Anything from... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 22, 2018

What you want is an attorney on retainer. That means you pay him an up front fee and he will provide advice billed on an hourly basis. You need to figure out what the concerns you have are for which you need an attorney--criminal cases require criminal defense attorneys; land issues require someone... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Montana on
Q: My husband hit a car in a parking lot and left a note, but got a citation for not calling the police (damage minimal)???

The damage to the other car was minimal. We both thought it was an option, not a law, to call the police in a parking lot.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 17, 2018

On private property and if he left a note and reported to his insurance, plead not guilty.

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