Once the prosecuting authority has filed charges, the purported victim of the crime has no power over the judicial process except to stymie the...

What punishment will a first time offender of a theft of a firearm get

A first offense carries the possibility of imprisonment with or without hard labor for not less than 2 years nor more than 10 years, and without...

What possibly can happen if i return to Asheville and they get ahold of me?

Sir, you are correct that they will likely place you in custody until you can appear before a judge. Typically, this occurs within 36 hours of the...

What is the consequence for theft and fraud of another person's account?

Wrongfully obtaining public benefits is a crime under Minn. Stat. 268.182, and will be sentenced as for theft. Based on the amount at issue here,...

The short answer to your question is: no. When a person is placed on probation following conviction for a crime they have any number of...

Retrial

If your case went to trial and you were convicted (which I'm assuming is the case by virtue of your question) and sentenced, then you have had a...

What should i do if im a suspect to passing conterfeit 100 dollars if i had no knowledge of the money being fake or not

Under Minnesota law a person can be charged with a “Counterfeiting of Currency,” in a variety of manners. According to the facts you’re...

How do I get a better deal for my husband?

Possibly. Typically, if a suspect is going to make a deal it is through working with police prior to being charged for a crime. Police officers...

Charged with marijuana pocession

Under Minn. Stat. 152.027, a person is guilty of a petty misdemeanor if he has marijuana on his person, punishable by a fine (apparently $228). ...

Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle is a misdemeanor under Minn. Stat. 152.027, subd. 3, and is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up...