February 2016 | Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys

27 February

City of Minneapolis Marijuana Laws Will Now Match State Laws

North Star Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes

The City of Minneapolis - never one to hold back in pursuing criminal "justice" - is correcting a ridiculous inconsistency between its own laws and those of this State. The City Council voted unanimously on Friday to reduce possession of small amounts of marijuana from...

15 February

Interfering With 911 Emergency Calls

North Star Criminal Defense | Criminal Charges, Domestic Assault

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...

12 February

Expungement of Drug Charges in Minnesota

North Star Criminal Defense | Case Law Updates, Drug Crimes, Expungement

One of the grounds for a statutory expungement is for certain drug charges. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609A.02, subd. 1, a person may seek an expungement of a drug charges in which the person received a statutory stay of adjudication for 4th or 5th degree drug possession...

07 February

Self-Defense in Minnesota

North Star Criminal Defense | Assault, Domestic Assault, Murder/Homicide

An affirmative defense most people are familiar with is self-defense. But, few know what it means and how it’s applied in the law. Self-defense in Minnesota is a complete defense to a charge if raised successfully. Essentially, the defendant claims the force used was necessary to...