In Minnesota, it is illegal to be carrying while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The offense can be either a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, requiring possible jail and/or a heavy fine, not to mention revocation of the person's right to carry. Under Minn....
Read MoreCriminal damage to property in Minnesota is a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor, depending on the nature of the circumstances and amount of damage that occurred. Any conviction for this type of crime not only has serious criminal consequences, including prison or jail time, but...
Read MoreThe level of harm is often the distinction between whether an assault or obstruction of legal process charge is a felony or not. Central to this analysis is the term: "substantial bodily harm." If the victim suffers substantial bodily harm, the result is a 3rd...
Read MoreContinuing our theme of covering less common crimes in our blog posts, we will be covering the crime of receiving stolen property. Receiving stolen property is defined as any person who receives, possesses, transfers, buys or conceals any stolen property or property obtained by robbery,...
Read MoreOur team at North Star Criminal Defense has recently represented a number of clients accused of shoplifting, a form of theft under MN law. We have a page devoted to theft on our website but we wanted to have a post dedicated solely to shoplifting. Starting...
Read MoreImpersonating 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 burglary, making a traffic...
Read MoreOne 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 assault mandatory sentences as well for...
Read MoreFalsely reporting a crime is a serious offense in Minnesota that can lead to long-lasting consequences. Due to the resources that are allegedly wasted in investigating false claims, prosecutors take these crimes seriously and often seek a straight plea to the charge. Together, the criminal...
Read MoreIndecent Exposure is a serious crime, but the law on Indecent Exposure in Minnesota is vague and possibly overbroad. Similar acts may be considered both legal and illegal, depending on the circumstances. This is why it is critical to get an Indecent Exposure attorney. Let’s...
Read MoreThe crime of Malicious Punishment of a Child in Minnesota is vaguely defined by the statute: A parent, legal guardian, or caretaker who, by an intentional act or a series of intentional acts with respect to a child, evidences unreasonable force or cruel discipline that is...
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