Mail Theft Attorneys
You may be surprised to learn that mail theft – a potentially innocuous offense – is a felony in Minnesota. Because of this, such a simple act can carry long-lasting and potentially devastating consequences on an individual charged with felony mail theft. There are numerous ways that a person may commit mail theft under Minnesota
Underage Drinking and Driving
Facing DWI charges is a difficult time for every person. This is especially true for persons under the age of 21. An underage drinking and driving offense raises unique issues and potentially more significant collateral consequences. To begin with, any person, regardless of age, is subject to the .08 threshold of the DWI law in
Falsely Reporting a Crime Charge in Minnesota
Falsely reporting a crime is a serious offense in Minnesota that can lead to long-lasting consequences. Due to the resources that are allegedly wasted in investigating false claims, prosecutors take these crimes seriously and often seek a straight plea to the charge. Together, the criminal sentence – which could be a gross misdemeanor – and
Riot and Unlawful Assembly
Now, more than ever, protests are becoming commonplace and necessary. As expected, law enforcement agencies are fighting back with the resources they have, including bringing charges against protesters. A couple of the more common charges protesters may face are riot and unlawful assembly. As you will see, you need a St. Paul riot attorney or
Indecent Exposure in Minnesota
Indecent Exposure is a serious crime, but the law on Indecent Exposure in Minnesota is vague and possibly overbroad. Similar acts may be considered both legal and illegal, depending on the circumstances. This is why it is critical to get an Indecent Exposure attorney. Let’s take a look at the statute: A person who commits
Interfering With 911 Emergency Calls
It is a gross misdemeanor offense for a person to be interfering with 911 emergency calls. Prosecutors treat this offense very seriously, as it is often the byproduct of an in-progress domestic assault. And, like domestic assaults, the consequences for anyone facing a 911 emergency calls charge are significant – both criminally speaking with possible significant
Contempt of Court is Often Overcharged
Contempt of Court is often associated with civil cases, such as when a subpoenaed party doesn’t appear or a judgment debtor doesn’t pay a judgment. In such situations, a Court has the power to hold the offending party in contempt and actually put them in jail until they comply. Contempt of Court is also available
Patience and the Correct Legal Strategy Is Needed When Facing Multiple Criminal Cases
This post is dedicated to that parent, or that significant other who has a loved one in their lives who has a number of serious criminal cases pending at one time. It’s daunting. Frightening. And stressful. You may be at a loss about what to do. Reading this blog is the right first step. Getting legal counsel
Statute of Limitations for Criminal Charges in Minnesota
You may not realize that there is a statute of limitations period by which the State must bring an indictment or criminal complaint against an individual. Minn. Stat. 628.26 lists out the applicable statute of limitations for each type of crime. There is no limitation period (meaning an indictment or charge may be brought at
Minnesota Insurance Fraud
One of the more common cases we are seeing now is insurance fraud. It’s the result of the insurance companies asking the government to crack down on alleged improper billing by professional service providers – such as chiropractors. With the minimum penalty being a felony – not to mention the potential consequences to any professional