26
Apr

Reckless Driving Attorney

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Traffic Violation
A Minnesota Reckless Driving offense is one of the most serious non-DWI traffic charges. It is a misdemeanor to start with, but could become a gross misdemeanor if there is a certain amount of harm caused by the reckless driving conduct. With such se…
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1
Mar

Carrying While Under the Influence

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 pers…
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25
Feb

Criminal Damage to Property Attorneys

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
Criminal 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…
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14
Jun

Bribery - One Name, Three Unique Crimes

Criminal Charges, White Collar Criminal Defense
Bribery is a unique crime in it’s variety and scope. There are three different acts that constitute bribery in Minnesota. They are: general bribery, which typically applies to government officials; commercial bribery for private industries; and…
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2
May

Shoplifting Attorney - Minnesota

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors, Theft
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…
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23
Apr

Impersonating an Officer

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
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…
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4
Apr

Fleeing Police - A Felony Offense

Criminal Charges, Felonies
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…
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25
Jan

Mail Theft Attorneys

Criminal Charges, Felonies, Theft
You may be surprised to learn that mail theft – a potentially innocuous offense – is a felony in Minnesota. Because of this, such a simple act can carry long-lasting and potentially devastating consequences on an individual charged with f…
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17
Nov

Underage Drinking and Driving

Criminal Charges, DWI, Traffic Violation
Facing DWI charges is a difficult time for every person. This is especially true for persons under the age of 21. An underage drinking and driving offense raises unique issues and potentially more significant collateral consequences. To begin with, a…
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23
Sep

Falsely Reporting a Crime Charge in Minnesota

Criminal Charges, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
Falsely 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 pl…
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