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One of the ambiguities that surrounded the new law after its change in 2015 was how the expungement waiting period applied. The law provides that a petitioner must be crime free for a period of 1-, 2-, 4-, or 5-years “since discharge” of…

Our team at North Star Criminal Defense has recently represented a number of clients accused of shoplifting, a form of theft under Minnesota law. A shoplifting attorney is critical for defendants to avoid long-lasting consequences from a poor decisio…

Impersonating an officer is a crime that is often committed in order to assert police-like authority during the act of another crime. Posing as a law enforcement officer enables the offender to legitimize the appearance of an illegal act, such as bur…

The biggest uncertainty following the release of the new expungement in 2015 was – how would courts treat stays of imposition, in which a felony conviction is later deemed a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation? Is it a misdemean…

Often the best defense starts with whether the DWI stop of the vehicle was legal. The Fourth Amendment guarantees that we are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This demands that the police first have a legal basis to even stop the vehicle…

Fleeing police in a motor vehicle is a very serious offense in Minnesota and depending on the circumstances can lead to a maximum prison sentence of 40 years. The Minnesota statute specifies that fleeing means increasing speed, extinguish motor vehic…

Thousands of Minnesotans are facing challenges to their everyday life because their criminal record from past mistakes is haunting their every move. A prior conviction or even charge can prevent you from reintegrating into society, but an expungement…

North Star Criminal Defense has had a fantastic month of March. It’s always nice to share our recent victories as it gives us an opportunity to show how our team’s hard work and diligent representation gets results for our clients. State…