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Montana Criminal Defense Attorneys

 

Angel, Coil & Bartlett – Montana Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Citizens in the State of Montana

 

Angel, Coil & Bartlett is a Bozeman, Montana law firm with trial lawyers specializing in Montana Criminal Defense.  If you are looking for a Montana Criminal lawyer in the Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston, Manhattan, Three Forks, West Yellowstone, Big Timber or other Southwest Montana cities and towns, contact our law firm to speak to one of our attorneys to assess your case.   Regardless of where you were arrested or cited for a violation of Montana law, our attorneys are willing and able to travel to your particular city to represent you in your case.  Our attorneys have represented clients throughout the State of Montana.

 

Montana criminal law is a specialized area of law involving complicated legal issues.  At Angel, Coil & Bartlett, our attorneys have years of experience representing clients in their Montana criminal cases and keep up on the most recent legal arguments and trial techniques.  As a client of our firm, you will benefit from our attorneys’ experience in bringing Montana criminal cases to trial, challenging unlawful police procedures and practices, analyzing and scrutinizing criminal cases for strengths and weaknesses in preparation for trial, and negotiating successful resolutions to your case with the prosecuting attorney.  Our lawyers practice in both State and Federal courts.

 

As a citizen of the United States and as a resident or visitor of the State of Montana, you have certain constitutional rights under the United States Constitution and the Montana Constitution.  Under the Montana Constitution, you have an explicit right to privacy under Article II, Section 10 of the Montana Constitution as well as the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article II, Section 11 of the Montana Constitution.  Citizens in the State of Montana benefit from heightened privacy protections not enjoyed in most other U.S. states and these principles apply to Montana criminal defense cases.  Our attorneys will scrutinize your case for constitutional violations and ensure that law enforcement respected your rights during your involvement with police.  Montana criminal cases can often be resolved in favor of the defendant by establishing that the police violated the defendant’s constitutional rights.

 

Most people have heard legal buzzwords on T.V. such as Miranda rights, illegal searches and seizures, the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, wrongfully accused, wrongful convictions, false identifications, DNA evidence, exonerations, and the like.  However, most people, understandably, don’t have the faintest idea what they mean or how they are important to their case.  The attorneys at Angel, Coil & Bartlett deal with these concepts in everyday practice and will explain to you how these terms relate to your case.

 

Being accused of a crime in Montana is no small matter.  If you are convicted of a crime in Montana, the penalties can include, but are by no means limited to, incarceration, incarceration fees, loss of your Montana or other state driver’s license(s) and privileges, fines, mandatory substance abuse classes, sentencing conditions that limit your ability to frequent establishments where alcohol is served, a prohibition against the use of alcohol for a period of time, a requirement that any vehicle you drive be equipped with an interlock device, points on your driving record, an increase in insurance premiums, the stigma associated with a criminal conviction, forfeiture of your vehicle, probation and/or parole, and a criminal record. 

 

Montana crimes are generally classified as misdemeanors or felonies.  Misdemeanor penalties are generally limited to a year of jail time or less.  Felonies, on the other hand, are subject to much higher fines and longer prison sentences.  The lawyers at Angel, Coil & Bartlett have defended individuals in a vast variety of cases, which include, but are not limited to, traffic offenses, DUI, theft, issuing bad checks, forgery, burglary, intimidation, assault, partner and family member assault, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession or distribution of dangerous drugs, negligent homicide, vehicular homicide while under the influence, attempted homicide, and deliberate homicide.

 

Our attorneys realize that the vast majority of clients arrested for crimes in Montana have little or no prior criminal history or involvement with police.  Consequently, we understand the stress our clients endure when they are accused of a crime and our attorneys are committed to helping you through the process and serving as a strong advocate who is on your side.  Considering that Montana criminal defense law is one of our specialty areas of practice, our attorneys are in an ideal position to look at your predicament with empathy and understanding.  At Angel, Coil & Bartlett, we are committed to treating you with the respect and dignity that you deserve and look forward to serving you in your time of need.

 

If you are accused of committing a criminal offense in Montana, contact our firm to speak to one of our Montana criminal defense attorneys.  Angel, Coil & Bartlett is comprised of a dedicated team of Montana trial lawyers committed to protecting your constitutional and legal rights and helping you navigate the Montana criminal justice system.  Call us today for a free telephone consultation with one of our attorneys and an appointment with our firm.

 

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