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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 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...

Filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is your right as an employee. Your employer must make the workplace safe, and you may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you are injured at work. Workers’ compensation payouts are there to provide medical and wage benefits. These benefits help keep you financially stable while you take time off work to...

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 DUI typically leads to fines, probation, possible jail time, license suspension, and higher insurance rates. Most states also require DUI education and an ignition interlock device. Penalties vary by state and...

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...

When an employee is injured in the workplace in Minnesota, one of the first things the employer should do is file a First Report of Injury (FROI) form. Ensuring that your employer properly fills out and files the Minnesota First Report of Injury form will save everyone time and headache if you need to file for workers’ compensation benefits. ...

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...