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12
May

Careless Driving Attorney

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Traffic Violation
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 insur…
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11
May

Failing to Pay Taxes / Failing to File Tax Returns - Felony Crimes

Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, White Collar Criminal Defense
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…
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5
May

Habeas Corpus Petition and Request for Compassionate Release

Felonies
Roughly a year ago, a client contacted North Star seeking an appeal of his sentence, which would require him to remain in the Minnesota State Prison system for at least four full years. He had entered a plea of guilty in Minneapolis to first degree n…
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16
Apr

Stay At Home Order Violation - Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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…
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15
Apr

DWI Aggravating Factors - Supreme Court Clarification

Case Law Updates, DWI
The severity of a DWI in Minnesota depends on the number of aggravating factors, if any. If there are none, the DWI is a misdemeanor offense, with no statutory sentencing requirements. If one or more DWI aggravating factors are present, the DWI can b…
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8
Apr

Controlled Substance Crimes Sentencing - How to Get a Reduction in Prison Time

Drug Crimes, Felonies
Minnesota’s sentencing laws used to be more penal than just, particularly in the everlasting ‘war on drugs.’ Sentencing reform in 2016 provided some help in stopping the law from being overly punitive toward controlled substance cri…
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3
Apr

Depriving Parenting Rights Crime

Child Neglect, Criminal Charges, Felonies
Family law can get downright nasty – especially when it comes to parenting rights. It is not uncommon for the parents to fight tooth and nail to maximize their parenting time to the detriment of the other parent. Multiple hearings and parenting…
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26
Mar

Minor Consumption Attorney

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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…
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11
Mar

Minnesota's Revenge Porn Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Case Law Updates, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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 sexual act or whose intimate parts are exposed.” Minn. Stat.…
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5
Mar

Vehicle Forfeiture - How to Get Your Vehicle Back

DWI
To many, the most severe collateral consequence stemming from a DWI is the vehicle forfeiture. The vehicle forfeiture law is convoluted, but in essence it means that, if you are convicted of a second-degree DWI, or worse, then the State may lawfully…
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