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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16
Jan

Domestic Assault Mandatory Sentences

Domestic Assault, Felonies, Gross Misdemeanors / Misdemeanors
One 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…
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16
Aug

Threats of Violence - Transitory Anger Defense

Felonies
Threats of violence (what used to be called ‘terroristic threats’) is a catch-all, if you will, for serious threats and threatening behavior. For example, threats at a persons life falls within this charge. But, the mere mention of a thre…
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1
Aug

Drug Crime Sentencing - New Laws Effective Today

Drug Crimes, Felonies
Effective today – Aug. 1 – Minnesota’s drug laws received a much needed update for drug crime sentencing. An antiquated system more in tune with the failed “War on Drugs” from previous decades is finally abolished in fav…
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18
Jan

Confidential Informant's Identity May Be Disclosed

Drug Crimes, Evidence, Felonies
Often, the State relies upon snitches (or, more politically correct – a confidential informant (“CI”)) to prove their case against a defendant. You see this often in drug cases. The State values this ‘insider’ informatio…
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7
Dec

Aiding and Abetting Does Not Require a Conviction for the Principal Actor

Case Law Updates, Felonies, Murder/Homicide, Weapons Charges
Talk about crappy luck…. So imagine you are a poor schmuck, you happen to believe strongly in the Second Amendment’s guarantee of a personal right to a firearm, and you have buddies who do stupid things. Maybe it’s not such a good i…
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20
Nov

Patience and the Correct Legal Strategy Is Needed When Facing Multiple Criminal Cases

Criminal Charges, Felonies
This post is dedicated to that parent, or that significant other who has a loved one in their lives who has a number of serious criminal cases pending at one time. It’s daunting. Frightening. And stressful. You may be at a loss about what to do…
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8
Nov

Subsequent Drug Crime Convictions in Minnesota

Drug Crimes, Felonies
EDITOR’S NOTE: The law has changed since this post. Here is a link about the law change on this topic: https://www.northstarcriminaldefense.com/drug-crime-sentencing-new-laws-effective-today/ For possession or sale drug crimes, the penalties im…
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1
Oct

A BB Gun is a Firearm... Somehow...

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… well, you are wise, and have a happy full life, and it’s only nerds…
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