27
Jan

Appealing an Expungement Order

Expungement
Once a judge issues an order, there is an automatic 60-day stay period, which is the time period a party must appeal in order for a higher court to review the district court order. If you received an order not in your favor, you should understand wha…
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25
Jan

Mail Theft Attorneys

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Theft
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 f…
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18
Jan

Expunging Stay of Imposition Records – Update

Expungement
The biggest ambiguity in the new expungement law is how courts will treat stay of imposition records. The question the courts will have to answer: is the conviction considered a felony (which the petitioner was originally charged and pled guilty to)…
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16
Jan

Domestic Assault Mandatory Sentences

Domestic Assault, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
One of the most frustrating parts of our jobs is when we represent clients facing supposed ‘mandatory minimums’ when charged with certain crimes. It is common knowledge in drug offenses. Not so common knowledge is that there are domestic…
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10
Jan

Speculative Arguments Cannot Be Used to Oppose Expungements

Case Law Updates, Expungement
State attorneys will guard and protect criminal records at all costs – even when the record involves a resolution in the petitioner’s favor, such as an acquittal. Yes, that’s correct. State attorneys will even object to an expungeme…
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