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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...

The answer, as usual, is it depends. Pointing a gun at someone in the State of Minnesota, loaded or unloaded, can be a severe offense. The legal ramifications can vary depending on the specifics of the situation. Even if no injuries occur, pointing a gun at someone can be construed as a threat, and the legislature made the act...

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...

Navigating the legal system in Minnesota can be difficult, especially when facing criminal charges. In such challenging times, securing the best legal representation is paramount to ensuring your rights are protected. However, a quick search for the best criminal defense lawyers in Minneapolis may overwhelm you with dozens, if not hundreds of attorneys. So, how do you narrow it...

Facing a third-degree drug charge can feel like being swept into a riptide—disorienting, frightening, and leaving you unsure where to turn. Third-degree drug possession typically involves the possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, and if convicted, can result in serious penalties.  If you or someone you care about is charged with a 3rd-degree drug charge...

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...