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Overview of Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Though judges may seem to have considerable leeway in sentencing individuals who have been convicted of crimes, real-life circumstances are very different from what you see in films. Minnesota, several other US states, and the federal government have implemented sentencing guidelines to assist judges in handing down punishment. These sets of rules are designed...

Key Takeaways ✅ Your employer generally cannot contact your doctor without your written permission. ✅ Your employer can verify a doctor’s note—but only limited information (like authenticity and dates) can be requested, not medical diagnoses. ✅ HIPAA protects your health details, and exceptions usually apply only in specific legal or insurance contexts. Suffering from any sort of injury can...

Key Takeaways Minnesota’s Castle Doctrine allows you to use force without retreating when defending yourself inside your own home. Minnesota does not have a Stand Your Ground law, meaning you must retreat if it’s safe to do so before using force in public. Minnesota allows self-defense when a person reasonably believes force is necessary to prevent bodily harm or...

The argument got out of hand. Now there are police reports, charges, and a legal process moving faster than you can process what just happened. The person at the center of this is someone you love, or loved, and the collision of those feelings with the reality of a possible felony charge is tough to understand.  You can be...

Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws Cover An Extremely Broad Amount of Behavior Criminal sexual conduct offenses are charged in degrees of seriousness, ranging from extremely serious felony first-degree offenses to gross misdemeanor fifth-degree offenses. The level of offense depends on the nature of the circumstances, the allegations, the amount of available evidence supporting the allegations, and the prior history – if any...

The right to bear arms is a fundamental aspect of our culture and legal framework in the United States. However, firearm regulations, like many laws, vary widely from state to state. For Minnesota residents who want to exercise their Second Amendment right, navigating the state’s gun laws can feel like being stuck in a corn maze. A common question...

A Minnesota prostitution charge can be a life-altering event, causing uncertainty and emotional distress. If you or a loved one has been charged with prostitution, the potential legal consequences and impact on your life can be paralyzing.  To clear up some of that uncertainty, we provide a clear breakdown of Minnesota’s prostitution laws, outlining the different offenses and their...

If you’re facing accusations of sexual misconduct in Minnesota, understanding the state’s age of consent laws is crucial. These laws determine the legal age at which a person can consent to sexual activity. Knowing the age of consent can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities. Below, our St. Paul criminal sexual conduct lawyer goes over the ins...

If you’ve suffered a finger injury on the job, you know how quickly it can disrupt your life. Even a seemingly minor injury can affect your grip, dexterity, and ability to perform both work duties and everyday tasks. Minnesota law provides a pathway for injured workers to recover benefits through finger injury workers’ comp claims. But how much could...

If you’re a teacher, therapist, coach, or clergy member facing a Minnesota sexual misconduct accusation, your career, license, and reputation are at risk, often before any trial. These cases fall under Minnesota’s “position of authority” laws, which can carry up to 15 years in prison, mandatory sex-offender registration, and permanent professional consequences. Strong defenses exist, but the window to...