Criminal Defense

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’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...

If you just discovered that your child faces a sexual allegation, we know you are encountering a life-altering moment. You likely feel a paralyzing sense of fear and a desperate need to protect your child from a system that can feel cold and unforgiving. These allegations cause immense stress and make you wonder if a single misunderstanding will define...

If you are accused of domestic assault by strangulation, the case can move quickly. Police treat these allegations as high-risk, and prosecutors often file felony charges. Courts typically impose immediate-release conditions that can affect your housing, employment, and contact with your children. These measures usually occur before you have an opportunity to present your side. This overview explains Minnesota’s...

Many criminal cases begin not with an arrest, but with a search. A so-called “quick look” by police can quickly lead to a drug or firearm charge, especially when the search occurs unexpectedly. If you believe officers searched your car, pockets, or home in Eagan without a warrant, the central issue is whether the search was lawful. Understanding Minnesota’s...

In Minnesota, Brandishing a weapon means displaying a weapon in a threatening, angry, or intimidating manner to cause fear. It involves intent to threaten even without pointing the weapon. Most laws define it as showing a weapon in public with hostile intent or during a dispute to intimidate others. The exact legal definition and consequences of brandishing a weapon...

1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct is among the most serious sexual offense charges in Minnesota. Conviction can result in severe legal penalties and long-lasting personal consequences, including incarceration, registration as a sex offender, and damage to your reputation and future prospects. If you or a loved one is facing a 1st degree criminal sexual conduct charge, it is crucial...

Facing an accusation of criminal sexual conduct is a life-changing event that can make you feel isolated and overwhelmed. You might feel a heavy weight of uncertainty as you think about how a single night of drinking or drug use could result in a permanent criminal record and a lifetime of registration requirements. It’s natural to feel like the...

Experienced Minnesota DWI Lawyer If you have been arrested and charged with a Minnesota DWI, you want to make sure you retain an experienced Minnesota DWI lawyer.   Not only are you facing criminal charges for suspicion of DWI, but you will also face a number of collateral issues such as the loss of your driver’s license, possible impoundment...