If a prosecutor has charged you with disorderly conduct, you might be quite concerned. There are likely many questions running through your head. What penalties could you face if you are convicted? What effects will a felony on your criminal record have on the rest of...
Being charged and convicted of disorderly conduct might not seem initially like a big deal. After all, it is just a misdemeanor. Compared to other convictions, the legal consequences are not that severe. What’s often overlooked is that being convicted of disorderly...
No matter what they are specifically for, forgery charges are always serious and a conviction brings with it serious consequences for your future. If you’re facing forgery charges, it is imperative to discuss your case with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense...
In the state of Minnesota, the term forgery generally refers to creating and using a false document while presenting it as the genuine article. A forgery conviction can bring serious consequences that can negatively affect your future in ways you probably haven’t even...
Criminal Vehicular Operation (CVO) is a serious crime under Minnesota law. Unlike a traffic infraction or misdemeanor charge of reckless driving, CVO involves cases in which a victim is seriously injured, or even killed. Because of this, defendants face serious...
In the state of Minnesota, individuals who have been charged (and sometimes even convicted) of certain low-level felony offenses and petty crimes may have the option of having their criminal records expunged. However, criminal records expungement is often...
The state of Minnesota categorizes theft charges into felonies and misdemeanors, depending upon the circumstances surrounding the charge and the value of the merchandise that the accused allegedly stole. Although misdemeanor theft charges and convictions are not as...
Assault doesn’t always have to involve physically hurting someone. Assault can also be interpreted as acting in a way that makes someone afraid that you are going to harm them. In Minnesota, simple assault is classified as a misdemeanor. Minnesota law defines it as...
In popular culture, especially in film and television, individuals often use the terms robbery and burglary interchangeably. Under Minnesota law, however, these terms have completely different meanings. Before going into the differences, it should be noted that what...
Sex crimes are criminal offenses of a sexual nature that can result in serious penalties if you are ultimately convicted of one. If you are convicted of a sex crime in Minnesota, you will not only face incarceration among other serious legal penalties, but you will...
The state of Minnesota, unlike other jurisdictions throughout the country, does not classify sex crimes into categories like rape or sexual assault. Instead, the Minnesota statute categorizes criminal acts of a sexual nature as ‘criminal sexual conduct’ and classifies...
Any drug charge needs to be taken seriously. Whether the charge a misdemeanor or a felony typically hinges on whether you were merely in possession of the drug or were selling it, the kind of drug involved, and the quantity of that drug. Just because you’re charged...
If someone is charged with drug trafficking, that individual has been involved in the illegal domestic and international trade of large quantities of drugs and other controlled substances. The involvement can be in any phase of the process, from drug production to the...
Criminal vehicular operation (CVO) refers to a charge of conduct behind the wheel that qualifies as heightened negligence that harms someone else in the process. Expungement involves asking the court to seal one’s criminal record related to a specific charge, in an...
Domestic assault in Minnesota is an assault charge that falls under the larger umbrella of domestic violence. Domestic violence convictions carry a wide range of collateral consequences under both state and federal law. It is essential to understand these consequences...
If you are accused of theft, you have the constitutional right to consult with a defense lawyer, and you should fully exercise this right. Never take legal advice from anyone but your attorney. A defense lawyer will protect your constitutional rights throughout the...
In Minnesota, a felony is an offense that, if convicted, is punishable by more than 1 year of incarceration. Misdemeanors, on the other hand, are less serious offenses that carry lower penalties. Robbery is a felony offense in Minnesota, and a conviction potentially...
Robbery is a serious criminal charge in the State of Minnesota – primarily because it creates a significant risk to the public at large. Moreover, if a jury convicts you of robbery, you may be sentenced to serve time in jail and pay substantial monetary fines, along...
Being charged with theft can be a frightening experience. The alleged victim is usually angry and looking to blame someone. The police officers involved may attempt to intimidate you into confessing. A prosecutor might try to convince you that a conviction in court is...
Domestic violence is not a single criminal charge. It is a classification that covers assault charges that involve two people between whom there is a relationship. Minnesota law includes the following relationships in its definition of domestic violence: spouses and...
