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How big of a deal is a Urinating in public ticket?

It can be a big deal. It depends on what , if anything, you are convicted of, as the previous lawyer said. Even a disorderly conduct can potentially effect future employment, etc. It depends on a lot of factors, including what type of work you do. A qualified criminal defense attorney can try to keep if off your record through a Stay of Adjudication, a continuance w/o Plea (CWOP) or a continuance for Dismissal (CFD), all of which may have different consequences for later expungement of...

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Can I get my Minor Consumption appealed?

As my colleagues said, you need to retain an attorney ASAP to help you w/this. You may offered a deal before trial to keep it off your record, but probably not. If you take it to trial or another contested hearing then your mother would have to testify that you drank at home and under her supervision. Her testimony will be attached as being biased in your favor because she is your mother (in other words they will say she is lying to protect you). Also, it is impossible to prove, except by...

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How can i get jail time from a probation violation in county A to run concurrently for a new charge in county B.

This is complicated, perhaps more complicated than you realized. It depends on a lot of things, but probably not which one you are sentenced on first. Prosecutors usually will NOT agree to give concurrent time on PV's, that is the biggest problem. Call experienced counsel, including us, for advice asap. You can reach us at 952-913-1421 or through www.KellerLawOffices.com

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I am on charges in one county a for dwi.i violated probation in county b.can jail time count towward county b from county a.

Possibly so, it depends on facts not provided. Contact a qualified attorney asap such as at www.dwi-legal.com. We offer a Free Consult.

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When MN started to work again, they "lost" receipt of a payment of a ticket from 2009, which I had to pay to re-instate in 2009.

I'm not clear on what you mean when you say "when MN started to work again." Are you talking about After the end of the Govt. shutdown earlier this year ?

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HS student charged with felony for selling fake parking passes should plea bargain or fight felony all the way?

The other Atty's answers are all good ones. I have successfully defended a lot of cases in Dakota County, so I know the prosecutors and the judges. You need to speak to your daughter's Public Defender w/your daughter present, so that she has given her atty. permission to speak to you. If you are not satisfied w/the PD, get a private atty. Feel free to visit www.KellerLawOffices.com or call 952-913-1421 for a Free Consult.

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What are the odds of me getting my forfeited vehicle back?

The previous posters are correct, in general. I, like others, have gotten many vehicles returned to drivers in similar cases. There is a good chance that the forfeitting agency will bargain with you, but if you are in a Chap. 7, you may not have the means to buy your own car back from them , which is what they will want. Also, in order to put leverage on them to make them bargain with you, you need to fight ALL THREE of your cases (Criminal DWI, Implied Consent DL civil case, and civil...

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Can I be a licensed nurse with a prior DWI

As the first Minnesota DWI /Criminal Defense Atty. to answer this question, and also one who has handled professional licensing issues, I can tell you that having a DWI conviction, BY ITSELF, is definitely not a bar to getting a Nursing license in Minnesota. However, they will ask you if you have ever been convicted of a Felony or a Misdemeanor (4th Degree DWI is a Misdemeanor) or a Gross Misdemeanor (3rd Degree or higher DWI). They may also ask if you have ever been CHARGED with a Felony or...

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I got a minor while driving when I was 17. I am now 22 and just got a DWI. Is this considered my second offense?

There is not enough info. provided to determine why you were charged with a Gross Misd. IF you got an under age drink and drive but tested below .08 then they can't use THAT against you. Also, a .18 test result in THIS case triggers higher civil penalties on your DL (1 year revocation w/no work permit or 1 year on Ignition Interlock...There are other ways it could be a 3rd degree Without counting your prior incident, like if there were kids under 16 in the car as passengers...You need to get...

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I received a harrassment citation, is this a tickeit or charges or what?

As others said, this IS a crime (criminal citation). First-offense Harassment is a Misdemeanor, punishable by a Max. of 90 days in Jail and/or $1000 fine. A conviction for such an offense could also prevent you from getting housing or a job in the future. You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Minnesota to help you through this. I offer a free consultation. Call 952-913-1421 during business hours OR send us an email through www.KellerLawOffices.com

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