Interference with Privacy in Minnesota
Interference with privacy is a gross misdemeanor offense that can rise to felony level charges depending on the circumstances. The general concept of what interference with privacy means may make sense. But the statutory definitions are complex in trying to capture the acts that amount to interference with privacy. Minn. Stat. 609.746 lays out the
Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Hit and Run
Accidents happen. They don’t necessarily result in criminal charges – after all, they are called accidents. But sometimes, an accident can lead to criminal charges for failing to properly obey the traffic laws or if a driver leaves the scene of an accident. In Minnesota, a Leaving the Scene of an Accident criminal charge –
Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images – Revenge Porn Law
Sexting and similar communications have led to the oversharing of explicit images. To combat that, Minnesota enacted a revenge porn law to criminalize the improper sharing of sexually explicit images. The crime is actually called: Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images. This law, though, is written in an overbroad manner to capture much more conduct
Reckless Driving Attorney
A Minnesota Reckless Driving offense is one of the most serious non-DWI traffic charges. It is a misdemeanor to start with, but could become a gross misdemeanor if there is a certain amount of harm caused by the reckless driving conduct. With such serious criminal consequences in play, it is critical to retain a Reckless
Carrying While Under the Influence
In Minnesota, it is illegal to be carrying while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The offense can be either a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, requiring possible jail and/or a heavy fine, not to mention revocation of the person’s right to carry. Under Minn. Stat. 624.7142, the carrying while under the influence charge
Criminal Damage to Property Attorneys
Criminal damage to property in Minnesota is a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor, depending on the nature of the circumstances and amount of damage that occurred. Any conviction for this type of crime not only has serious criminal consequences, including prison or jail time, but also significant collateral consequences, such as the possibility of losing
Bribery – One Name, Three Unique Crimes
Bribery is a unique crime in it’s variety and scope. There are three different acts that constitute bribery in Minnesota. They are: general bribery, which typically applies to government officials; commercial bribery for private industries; and bribing of a participant or official of a contest. General Bribery General bribery is when a person offers, gives,
Shoplifting Attorney – Minnesota
Our team at North Star Criminal Defense has recently represented a number of clients accused of shoplifting, a form of theft under Minnesota law. A shoplifting attorney is critical for defendants to avoid long-lasting consequences from a poor decision. We have a page devoted to theft on our website but we wanted to have a
Impersonating an Officer
Impersonating an officer is a crime that is often committed in order to assert police-like authority during the act of another crime. Posing as a law enforcement officer enables the offender to legitimize the appearance of an illegal act, such as burglary, making a traffic stop, or detaining a person for a search. It is
Fleeing Police – A Felony Offense
Fleeing police in a motor vehicle is a very serious offense in Minnesota and depending on the circumstances can lead to a maximum prison sentence of 40 years. The Minnesota statute specifies that fleeing means increasing speed, extinguish motor vehicle headlights or taillights, refusing to stop the vehicle, or use other means with intent to