Criminal Defense

People facing criminal charges might hear the term “criminal negligence.” While negligence is often related to civil lawsuits, criminal cases can be based on a similar standard. This is surprising for many people because most crimes require the defendant to act with some level of intent to break the law. Crimes based on criminal negligence have a relatively low...

Have you recently been arrested for driving under the influence in North Dakota? You are probably embarrassed and perhaps fearful of what lies ahead. Don’t panic! A first-offense DUI is serious, but an experienced and skilled DUI defense attorney can help you understand North Dakota DUI laws and avoid the harshest penalties and achieve the best possible outcome. Let...

Sexual assault, also called criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota, refers to alleged sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the victim. Allegations can include: Minnesota law splits sexual assault into five degrees depending on the circumstances of the alleged act. First-degree through fourth-degree sexual assault are felonies, while fifth-degree sexual assault is a gross misdemeanor or...

In Minnesota, a child endangerment charge refers to the act of placing a child in a situation that endangers their physical, mental, or emotional well-being. This charge encompasses a range of behaviors that can potentially harm a child’s safety, health, or development. Child endangerment can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the circumstances...

Yes, it is possible. Minnesota has a criminal vehicular homicide statute that criminalizes the accidental killing of someone in a grossly negligent manner or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This statute does not cover every accidental killing but will certainly apply to someone who was drunk or high or who was severely negligent. Penalties are very...

What is 5th Degree Drug Possession in Minnesota? If you are facing 5th-degree drug possession charges in the state of Minnesota, you might be unsure of what to do. Because of the complicated categorization of drug offenses, it can be confusing to understand your charges. It’s always important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible...

Minnesota enforces a criminal statute called coercion that prohibits individuals from making any of the following threats and causing another person to act against their will: As you can see, coercion charges hinge on threats made by one person to another. Threatening to expose someone to ridicule can involve something as simple as spreading minor gossip about another person,...

Any criminal conviction can result in lifelong consequences. Sex crime allegations can inflict some of the most severe consequences, in addition to the stigma of the crime. However, in certain situations, rape charges can arise even if both parties consented to the conduct.  If you have questions about the statutory rape statute of limitations in Minnesota, contact Arechigo &...

There are many potential consequences for inappropriate sexual behavior. Depending on the conduct involved, these may range from professional or social consequences to steep criminal penalties. You may have heard the terms sexual assault and sexual misconduct. But you may not know the difference between sexual assault vs sexual misconduct in Minnesota. Sexual assault is a term generally used...

Making criminal threats of violence can result in significant penalties. In addition to jail time and fines, an arrest or conviction for a threat of violence carries many collateral consequences that can apply even if the accused did not plan to carry out the threat. North Dakota’s threats of violence law is quite nuanced, so if you are facing...