Minneapolis Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Judith Samson represents people facing criminal charges and related court matters in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and communities throughout the Twin Cities. Every case is different, and early decisions can affect a person’s freedom, driver’s license, employment, family relationships, and future record.
Use the practice-area guide below to find information about the type of allegation or proceeding you are facing. For help with a specific situation, call 612-333-8001 or request a free initial consultation.
DWI and Driving-Related Charges
DWI and DUI Defense
Minnesota impaired-driving cases may involve alcohol, cannabis, controlled substances, prescription medication, alleged test refusal, license consequences, and different degrees of DWI. Samson Law reviews the stop, testing process, claimed aggravating factors, and prior-record issues.
Fleeing the Police
Fleeing allegations can arise from vehicle pursuits, misunderstandings about an officer’s direction, or disputes about identity and intent. These cases may involve serious criminal and licensing consequences.
Assault and Domestic Allegations
Assault Defense
Assault charges range from misdemeanor allegations to serious felony cases. The evidence may include witness statements, medical records, video, self-defense issues, and conflicting accounts of a rapidly developing event.
Domestic Assault and Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic allegations may lead to arrest, no-contact conditions, housing disruption, firearm restrictions, and related family concerns before the criminal case is resolved.
Felony Strangulation
Felony strangulation allegations are treated seriously and often depend on detailed medical, testimonial, and circumstantial evidence.
Protection Orders and No-Contact Matters
Harassment Restraining Orders
Harassment restraining order proceedings can affect contact, employment, housing, and reputation. Samson Law represents people seeking to understand or contest HRO allegations and restrictions.
Orders for Protection
An Order for Protection may impose immediate restrictions involving contact, residence, children, or firearms. The hearing process and evidence require careful preparation.
DANCO Proceedings and Violations
A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order may be issued in connection with a criminal case. Alleged violations can create additional charges and consequences.
Drug and Controlled-Substance Charges
Drug Charges
Drug cases may involve possession, sale, distribution, manufacturing, prescription medication, or paraphernalia allegations. The legality of a search, the location of the substance, laboratory evidence, and proof of knowledge or control can be important issues.
Search and Seizure Issues
Constitutional questions about traffic stops, warrants, consent, vehicle searches, homes, packages, and digital evidence may affect whether evidence can be used in court.
Theft, Property, and Financial Offenses
Theft Defense
Theft allegations can include shoplifting, receiving stolen property, theft by swindle, motor-vehicle theft, and other claims involving ownership, value, consent, or intent.
Burglary Defense
Burglary cases may turn on entry, permission, identity, intent, the type of building involved, and what allegedly occurred after entry.
White-Collar Crimes
Fraud, embezzlement, mortgage fraud, money laundering, and related financial allegations often involve extensive records and complex questions about knowledge and intent.
Other Criminal Defense Matters
Juvenile Defense
Juvenile cases require attention to both the allegation and the young person’s education, family, record, and long-term opportunities.
Probation Violations
Probation-violation proceedings may involve alleged new offenses, missed appointments, testing, treatment, travel, or other disputed conditions.
Prostitution and Solicitation Charges
Prostitution-related allegations can create criminal, professional, and reputational consequences. Discretion and prompt legal advice are especially important.
Gross Misdemeanor Defense
Gross misdemeanors can carry more serious consequences than ordinary misdemeanor charges and may affect employment, licensing, housing, and future cases.
Clearing or Limiting a Criminal Record
Minnesota Expungement
Depending on the record and outcome, Minnesota law may provide a process for asking the court to seal qualifying criminal records from public view.
Talk With Judith Samson About Your Case
Judith Samson provides experienced, personal criminal-defense representation and works directly with clients throughout their cases. Call 612-333-8001 or contact Samson Law online to discuss the next step.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice for any individual case.
