Questions re: 1) Dismissed charges on background check and 2) Expungement in MN

It is possible to expunge criminal records resulting from a conviction in Minnesota via what is called "inherent authority" expungement. This...

Served alcohol to a minor in Minnesota

The charge is probably worth fighting in your case, especially considering the facts you provided. It is always helpful if you have no criminal...

Got a dui while walking.

Based on the facts you provided there are several problems with the State's case, which a defense attorney could address via, for example, a...

How do I get rid of my gross misdemeanor that happen 2 years ago?

It is possible to expunge criminal conviction records in Minnesota via the court's "inherent authority." This is a complicated process and is...

The judge will determine whether bail will be set, and if so, the amount and conditions. One can also simply be released on their own...

Do you think I can get a firearm again and hunt and target practice with my family? Please help and may god bless you!

It is possible (in certain circumstances) to restore the ability to possess and otherwise deal with firearms in Minnesota when that ability has...

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As to your first question, with first-time misdemeanor theft charges there are pretrial diversion programs in many counties (where you can get the...

Is it possible for me to get an expungement for a theft misdemeanor?

Based on the information you provided the short answer is (probably) yes. Specifically, you would probably be eligible for what is known as...

What, if any, are the statute of limitations for DUI in minnesota?

First, police do not need probable cause to make a traffic stop - it is a lesser standard of reasonable articulable suspicion (of criminal activity...

Help picking a criminal defense attorney

Based on the facts you provided there are several significant issues in your case which may affect its outcome (e.g. whether the statement was...