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Gun Rights

01 March

Carrying While Under the Influence

North Star Criminal Defense | Case Law Updates, Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Gun Rights

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....

07 July

SCOTUS Ruling – Gun Rights Are Lost Following Domestic Assault Convictions

North Star Criminal Defense | Case Law Updates, Domestic Assault, Gun Rights

The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled in Voisine v. United States that a reckless domestic assault is considered a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. This is significant because the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment bans firearm possession for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime...

01 October

A BB Gun is a Firearm… Somehow…

North Star Criminal Defense | Case Law Updates, Felonies, Gun Rights

Hey there ho there, average happy Minnesota citizen. You are blissfully unaware of the pronouncements of your nearest Court of Appeals 3-person panel of judges, because...

09 July

Federal Gun Rights Laws – The Interplay with Minnesota State Law

North Star Criminal Defense | Gun Rights

By now, you probably know that both state and federal law can prohibit a person from possessing firearms based upon their criminal history. Often, the laws are duplicative and a person is ineligible under both for the same offense. But, certain offenses can result in...

01 June

The Unpredictability of Firearm Rights Restoration Litigation

North Star Criminal Defense | Gun Rights

The central analysis in a firearm rights restoration matter is whether the petitioner can demonstrate ‘good cause,’ which is undefined by statute. Previous case law has bestowed upon this vague concept the following definition: “a reason for taking an action that, in legal terms, is...