Criminal Defense

Everybody has a lapse in judgment every once in a while. Children experience lapses in judgment all the time, but a mistake made as a child should not follow someone around for the rest of their life. The truth is, good kids make mistakes. The Minnesota government recognizes this and aims to ensure that children’s lives are not ruined...

Sexual harassment is a serious issue with significant legal consequences. Whether they experienced sexual harassment or are accused of it, many people wonder, can you go to jail for sexual harassment in Minnesota? The answer depends on several factors. While sexual harassment itself is not a criminal offense in Minnesota, engaging in behaviors such as unwanted sexual contact or...

Facing a fifth-degree assault charge in Minnesota can be confusing and stressful. It can be bewildering if a simple disagreement or misunderstanding quickly escalates into a criminal accusation. If you experience this, you might be wondering what exactly am I charged with? What are the potential penalties? And perhaps most importantly, How can I protect myself? At the Criminal...

Facing sexual misconduct charges in St. Paul can seriously impact your life. These allegations can tarnish your reputation, strain relationships, and jeopardize future opportunities. Additionally, sexual assault convictions might lead to substantial fines and imprisonment. The specific penalties you face will depend on the nature of the allegations, affecting nearly every aspect of your personal and professional life. Knowing...

Stay Calm and Call a Lawyer A first-degree drug possession charge in Minnesota can land you in deep trouble. You’re left confused, scared, and unsure of what to do next. Before you panic, try to remain calm and take a deep breath. Knowing your rights and potential defenses is your first line of defense. Today, the Criminal Defense Attorney...

WHAT EXACTLY IS A MN NO CONTACT ORDER? A domestic abuse no contact order is an order that a judge issues against someone facing domestic assault charges.   Commonly referred to as a DANCO, this order prohibits a person charged with domestic assault from contacting the alleged victim.  The order also prohibits the defendant from continuing to live with the alleged victim...

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...

If you are facing a Fourth Degree DWI charge, it is unlikely that you will have to go to jail if convicted.   A Fourth Degree DUI charge in St. Paul, Minnesota typically results when it is the person’s first ever DWI or the first DWI charge within the last ten years and the driver’s blood alcohol content is below .20....

A person can become a fugitive from justice if they are no longer in the state where an alleged criminal offense occurred. In some cases, a person may move to a different state without knowing the state has filed criminal charges against that person. Being a fugitive, however, does not mean the state cannot bring that person back to...

Sexual assault charges are some of the most serious charges you could face. Even apart from the legal issues, mere allegations of sexual assault can smear your reputation and ruin your life. Because of the complexities of this area of law, it can be challenging to understand the charges you face. If you are facing sexual assault charges, you...