Criminal Defense

Any assault charge can inflict negative consequences. The level of an assault charge depends on several factors, such as the extent of the victim’s injury, whether the accused utilized a weapon in the assault, the number of alleged perpetrators, and the perceived intent of the accused.  An experienced assault lawyer can review the details of your case to determine...

Drug possession and drug trafficking charges in Minnesota carry significantly different penalties, ranging from monetary fines to decades in prison. In Minnesota, a drug possession offense has higher potential penalties than a drug trafficking offense. The primary difference between felony drug possession and felony drug trafficking is how the accused intends to use the narcotics. Someone who possesses drugs...

Thousands of people in Minnesota face sexual conduct allegations every year. Sex crimes allegations hold a negative stigma and can cause immediate damage to your reputation. Criminal sexual conduct allegations can arise in heated situations where one party has a motive to make accusations against another. Unfortunately, the prosecuting attorney may file charges against you anyway.  Many clients facing 4th degree...

The duration of the vehicle stop depends on the initial reason for the traffic stop and any other criminal suspicion that develops after the stop.   According to the United States v., an investigative detention by the police during a traffic stop can vary in duration, typically lasting from a few seconds up to an hour. However, there is...

Under Minnesota law, assault in the second degree is a serious criminal charge. This crime encompasses a range of offenses involving the use of weapons or objects capable of causing bodily harm or death. A Minnesota assault with a dangerous weapon charge can result in serious penalties, including incarceration, fines, and many collateral consequences. If you have been arrested or charged with...

In Minnesota, a terroristic threat charge encompasses a broad range of conduct that does not always rise to the severity of this felony offense. Minnesota criminalizes threats of violence intended to terrorize another person or threats made with reckless disregard of causing terror. If you are convicted of a terroristic threat in Minnesota, you can face felony charges resulting...

Every state has domestic violence laws. Some states have stand-alone domestic abuse laws, while others have domestic violence enhancements or add-ons that can get tacked onto underlying crimes like assault or battery. No matter the case, the courts and prosecutors take domestic assault very seriously. A mere accusation can cost you big time. If a verbal disagreement with a...

In North Dakota, statutory rape refers to engaging in sexual activity with an individual under the age of 15, as the legal age of consent is 15. Anyone aged 18 or older engaging in sexual activity with someone under 15 is considered to have committed statutory rape, regardless of the minor’s consent. North Dakota strictly enforces these laws to...