Collateral Consequences from a Criminal Record
Here at North Star Criminal Defense, we pride ourselves on delivering a personalized legal strategy for each client. In order to do that, it is critical to understand what’s at stake. This means analyzing the possible collateral consequences from any criminal record. Collateral consequences are the consequences beyond the terms and conditions of a criminal
Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor Crime in Minnesota
You may not think it is that big of a deal. Buying beer or liquor for underage kids, or frat brothers/sorority sisters still younger than 21, is a right of passage. You may justify it by thinking that you owe it to them because someone did it for you. Before you do so, though, think
Early Discharge From Probation
Following a conviction, most defendants are placed on probation with many terms and conditions that must be followed. These can include time in custody, community service, no use of alcohol or drugs, random testing, a chemical dependency assessment, etc. And the defendant can be on probation for a lengthy period of time. For most misdemeanors,
Careless Driving Attorney
A Minnesota Careless Driving citation is a serious traffic offense that can result in a criminal record if there is a conviction. Further, while it does not automatically result in a loss of driving privileges, it can lead to the termination of insurance, resulting in higher premiums for a number of years. Let’s take a
Failing to Pay Taxes / Failing to File Tax Returns – Felony Crimes
There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Very few enjoy the process of filing tax returns and paying their taxes. But, it’s an obligation we cannot avoid. IF you do avoid it, though, you could receive the attention of the IRS or face criminal charges. If you are being contacted by the IRS,
Stay At Home Order Violation – Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys
The Coronavirus sucks. Hearing the nightly news on how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the country and fearing the impact it can have on our jobs, finances, and, most importantly, health – well, it takes a toll. Add in the Stay At Home Order Governor Walz instituted and most people are ready to
Minor Consumption Attorney
Minnesota has a “zero tolerance policy” when it comes to underage consumption of alcohol. This means a minor may not consume any alcohol without facing the possibility of receiving a minor consumption ticket in Minnesota. But, you may be surprised to learn of a couple ways to combat these charges, which often get overlooked – especially
Minnesota’s Revenge Porn Law Ruled Unconstitutional
UPDATE: The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed this decision and upheld the statute as being constitutional. Read our latest blog on the Supreme Court’s decision here. In December 2019, the Court of Appeals struck down Minnesota’s revenge porn law that made it illegal to “intentionally disseminate an image of another person who is depicted in a
Lying to Police is not Obstruction of Legal Process in Minnesota
Obstruction of legal process in Minnesota is a very serious charge, but it also can be overcharged by cops that are inpatient or simply out to get a defendant. One way in which we have seen it overcharged is when a defendant is not cooperating or lying to police during the course of an investigation.
Disorderly Conduct – Fighting Words
The common-law crime of disturbing the peace (n.k.a. disorderly conduct) used to be broadly defined to include any behavior which disturbed the peacefulness of citizens. States took it upon themselves to codify this rule under disorderly conduct statutes. Many of these statutes have been declared unconstitutionally broad when they regulate offensive speech without limiting the