Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors

27
Jul

Violating an Order for Protection Crime - Minnesota

Criminal Charges, Domestic Assault, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
A civil order preventing someone from having any direct or indirect contact with another party can lead to criminal charges if it is violated. One of the most common no contact orders in Minnesota is an Order for Protection. Under Minnesota’s D…
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4
May

Collateral Consequences from a Criminal Record

Criminal Charges, Expungement, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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 fr…
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28
Jun

Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor Crime in Minnesota

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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…
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10
Jun

Early Discharge From Probation

Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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,…
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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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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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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, Sex Crimes/Child Pornography Crimes
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 p…
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14
Feb

Lying to Police is not Obstruction of Legal Process in Minnesota

Case Law Updates, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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 lyi…
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