When you hear the word “theft”, what definition usually comes to your mind? We define theft as a person taking someone else’s property without that person’s permission. Adults are not the only people who can commit a theft and be charged with a theft crime. Theft is stealing. If someone takes something that does not… Read more »
How Juvenile Assault Differs From Adult Charges
In Minnesota, assault is one of the most serious charges that one can face outside of outright murder. However, as with any crime, once you put the word “juvenile” in front of the charge, people tend to feel that it is taken less seriously. After all, a child are often punished lighter than an adult,… Read more »
What Happens to a Juvenile Caught Drinking and Driving Underage?
In Minnesota, DWI crimes are taken very seriously for adults. As an enhancing crime, those above 21 years of age face exponential punishments if they incur multiple DWIs in a ten year span. However, what about when it comes to juveniles? If a person under the age of 21 is caught drunk driving, do they… Read more »
Minnesota Domestic Violence Lawyer: Flaws in Felony Strangulation Charges
Domestic violence is never a good situation. Often it is never just one singular outburst, but rather a series of escalated attacks that result in injuries that often could have been prevented with an arrest. To combat this, Minnesota and many other states are constantly adding new laws that aim to put those who commit… Read more »
What is Considered Obstruction of the Legal Process in Hennepin County?
When it comes to obstructing the legal process, otherwise known as obstruction of justice, people may be familiar with the term, but very few know what it actually means. While obstruction of the legal process can be easy to define, it can have a surprisingly broad area of coverage. Under Minnesota Statutes 609.50 Subdivision 1,… Read more »
DWI in a School Zone: A Separate and Serious Charge in Minnesota
If you made the decision to have a few drinks and drive home in Minnesota, then you are setting yourself up for a gamble. Not only are you gambling with the safety of other drivers, but you are gambling that you won’t get pulled over for an act that is indeed a crime. If you… Read more »
Minnesota Juvenile Burglary Defense Lawyer
Minnesota Juvenile Burglary Charges Don’t Always Mean a Crime Has Been Committed Often when it comes to burglary charge in Minnesota, people often mix up the definition with theft. When theft occurs, then the person who has committed the crime has stolen something. However, for burglary charges to be filed, it doesn’t even mean the… Read more »
Pre-Charge Representation: Don’t Wait For Criminal Charges to Get a Lawyer
After you are arrested for a crime, there will be a delay during the time between a criminal investigation and the criminal charges filed by a prosecutor. You may think you have some time to relax a little. The prosecutor is probably busy with other cases and cops are busy with their other duties. However,… Read more »
DWI/DUI: Underage Drinking And Driving
When you begin to see the back to school ads and sales in the stores, this lets you know one thing: Summer vacation is almost over. Although the summer vacation will be over for many people, there will still be some time for students to have a little fun before the first day back to… Read more »
What You Need To Know If You’re Stopped For A DWI During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time when people meet with their family and friends to celebrate their togetherness and relationships. These celebrations often include alcohol, and it is possible people can overindulge. Additionally, some people participate a pre-Thanksgiving drinking party on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known as “Blackout Wednesday.” The idea behind Blackout Wednesday is nobody has school… Read more »
