Facing Misdemeanor Charges in Minnesota? Our Defense Attorneys Summarize the Process

February 28, 2011

In Minnesota, a misdemeanor is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. The most common misdemeanor charges include moving violations such as failing to stop at a stop sign, underage driving under the influence, and driving after license revocation. Some of the more common non-motoring misdemeanors include fifth-degree assault, DWI, a first violation of an order [...]

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Minnesota Criminal Attorneys Prepare for Modifications to the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure

February 28, 2011

In an effort to make the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure more useful, the Minnesota Supreme Court has taken a complete re-write of the rules under advisement and will hold a hearing relative to these revisions on June 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM. A complete copy of the proposed rules may be found at the Minnesota Supreme Court [...]

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Minnesota Juvenile Offender Certified as Adult in Second Degree Murder Case

February 28, 2011

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court order certifying a 17 year old defendant as an adult in a second degree murder case. The relevant opinion is entitled In re the Welfare of MED. Judge Klaphake drafted the opinion. In a certification proceeding, the Court of Appeals will review the district court’s findings for a [...]

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Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Aggravated Robbery Conviction Despite Defendant’s Alleged Denial of a Speedy Trial

February 28, 2011

In an unpublished decision issued on March 10, 2009, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed aggravated robbery conviction despite a claim by the defendant that he was denied the right to a speedy trial. Judge Worke wrote the decision in State v. Dahir. Under the state and federal constitution, in all criminal prosecutions the accused [...]

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Voluntary & Involuntary Manslaughter Under Minnesota Law

February 28, 2011

In Minnesota, manslaughter is defined as the killing of a person in a manner less culpable than murder. The relevant manslaughter statutes differentiate the seriousness of the offense based upon the state of mind of the defendant at the time of the killing. Manslaughter may be voluntary or involuntary under Minnesota law. In a voluntary manslaughter situation, the perpetrator must [...]

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Certain Minnesota DWI Charges Result in the Forfeiture of Your Automobile

February 28, 2011

Under Minnesota’s DWI statutes,  the vehicle owned by certain drunk drivers may be subject to forfeiture and sale. Typically a third DWI violation within a ten-year period results in the loss of a car, but, with one or more enhancing factors, a person’s second or even first DWI might qualify as well. Motor vehicles operated by a drunk driver are [...]

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An Overview of Minnesota Felony Cases

February 28, 2011

Felonies are  punishable by over one year to life imprisonment and a maximum fine indicated in the relevant Minnesota statute. Felony offenses are the most serious of all crimes and are pursued very aggressively by the State. Common felonies include the possesssion of sale of large quantities of narcotics, rape, assault, criminal sexual conduct, arson, murder and theft. In felony cases, the [...]

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Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Upward Departure in First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

February 28, 2011

In a published decision, State v. Abrahamson, issued on December 9, 2008, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s upward departure in sentencing an individual convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Judge Schellhas wrote the opinion, without dissent. Abrahamson was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct, one count of possession of substances with [...]

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St. Paul Prostitution Bust Part of Larger Craigslist Crackdown

February 28, 2011

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that a multi-state crackdown on prostitution ads found on Craigslist is underway. Law enforcement in 40 states have reached an agreement with the internet advertiser concerning its "erotic services" category. No surprise that the State of Minnesota is on board, in light of the recent St. Paul prostitution sting operations that [...]

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Minnesota Burglary Charges & Defenses

February 28, 2011

Burglary (often referred to as breaking and entering) involves entry into a building for the purpose of engaging in criminal activity ( most often theft). In Minnesota, burglary charges are determined by the type of building that was entered and what acts were performed once inside the building. The Minnesota burglary statute contains four degrees of burglary: Burglary in the [...]

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