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I had a minor slip-and-fall accident in the snow three years ago in Montana, and a police report was filed, although I did not file it myself. I have had no other incidents since then. How can I remove this accident from my record, as I need to clear it to apply for a job at Uber?
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
I'm really glad you're taking steps to move forward with your goals. A single minor accident, especially one that didn’t involve serious injury or legal action, shouldn’t define your future—especially when you’ve had a clean record since. It’s understandable to want it removed,... View More 
I was terminated from my treatment classes due to financial difficulties after losing my job. Despite informing both my probation officer and counselor of my situation, neither took steps to notify the court or provide alternative options. Now, I am at risk of violating my probation. My probation... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
First, it’s important to document the situation as clearly as possible. Keep any records of communication with your probation officer, counselor, and any other relevant parties about your financial difficulties and how they impacted your ability to attend treatment classes. This documentation can... View More
As a nurse employed by the Montana Department of Corrections, my employer is "transferring" several positions to another location within the department, which is a 90-mile drive from our current location. We are union employees and have been informed that we must bid on positions at both... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It seems like you're in a challenging situation with the transfer of positions within your department. According to Montana's Reduction in Force (RIF) policy, a "reduction in force" typically applies when positions are eliminated or significantly reduced in a way that impacts... View More
I'm concerned about a jailer who intentionally shares personal information about inmates and emails from the sheriff's office with people outside law enforcement. They shared details about my youngest being pulled over and about my husband being on probation. Is it illegal for jail staff,... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
The disclosure of inmate personal information by correctional staff to outside individuals without legitimate purpose is generally prohibited under various privacy laws and institutional policies. Inmates retain certain privacy rights despite their incarceration, particularly regarding their... View More
I am facing issues of defamation of character and theft of intellectual property by a professor from the MSU-B College of Business. This situation has resulted in economic harm to Disabled Culture, of which I own proprietary rights, and involves energy-related sources and economic IT-trade tools. I... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2025
Given the complexity of your situation involving intellectual property theft, defamation, and institutional accountability, you should consider pursuing multiple legal channels to protect your rights and interests. Your concerns about Disabled Culture's proprietary rights and the economic... View More
Discharge date 12/25/24 revocation hearing Jan 27,25
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Your situation involves some important timing considerations regarding your discharge date and pending hearing. Since your discharge date (December 25, 2024) comes before the revocation hearing (January 27, 2025), this could impact your ability to sign papers.
Legal rights and obligations... View More
Local police have had trouble getting in to the building so I really believe someone let them in.
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
In Montana, the legality of a process server gaining access to a secured building depends on the methods used to gain entry. Process servers are generally allowed to use legal means to serve papers, which includes entering public areas of buildings. However, they must abide by all laws and... View More
My green card was stolen years ago and got a new one filed more than a year ago and still haven’t received it. I’ve tried to get my permit multiple times but I was told that I couldn’t because I didn’t have a green card though I have proof of it. What do I do?
I cannot simply wait... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
To apply for a driver's permit without your physical green card, consider using alternative documents that prove your legal status in the U.S. Typically, a state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) accepts various forms of identification and legal status documentation.
You can... View More
Where several offices under the Department of the Interior failed their civil duties that in turn violated many rights causing irreparable harm, which the Solictors denied in a letter 1 year after the submission of my tort claim
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
If you've filed a civil complaint pro se in the federal district court of Montana and wish to make modifications, you'll likely need to file an amended complaint. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a), a party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course within 21 days after... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
To find a Montana attorney experienced in civil actions against the federal government following the exhaustion of a tort claim, consider the following steps:
1. The State Bar of Montana operates a Lawyer Referral Service which can assist in connecting you with a suitable attorney.... View More
Department of Labor and & Industry UI Division made a decision an overpayment was due after I was forced to be ... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
A Montana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. From your question asking for assistance in preparing a brief, it looks like you might be under the impression this is a law firm or legal services provider. This is only a Q & A forum, dealing with quick and... View More
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