Is it legal to throw a lit smoke out a window while driving in mn

Based on your question it sounds like the officer pulled you over for "Littering" (Minn. Stat. Sec. 169.42), specifically Subdivision 1, which...

First, an 5th degree assault charge is serious and carries up to 90 days in jail and/or $1000.00 fine. In addition, an assault conviction is...

I need consultation

A misdemeanor in Minnesota can carry a penalty of up to a $1000.00 and/or 90 days in jail. This charge, like any criminal charge, therefore,...

I received a citation for theft in the amount of $5.95 today, what can I do to keep this off my record?

First, from the facts you provided it looks as if you may have a viable defense to the theft charge (lack of intent). That said, you should have a...

Charged with Property Damage ($1077) in Minnesota, disorderly conduct, theft of services $15.

Since your question focuses mainly on whether these charges may be dropped and/or amended - I will focus on that issue. It is a possibility in...

Did I wait to long

It sounds like from your question that you were arrested but not charged for DWI. If you were charged you should have received a summons after...

I'm in Minnesota facing misdemeanor animal abandonment with no priors what can I expect?

I am assuming from your question that you were charged under Minn. Stat. Sec. 343.21, Subd. 5 (misdemeanor). The maximum sentence for a...

I was charged with mn statue 152.025.2(b)(2)(i) i have a clean record never gotten in trouble before so will i get jail time

From the facts you provided you were charged with 5th degree controlled substance possession. The particular subdivision you were charged under...

When can I file for Pardon Extraordinary in Minnesota?

There are several issues involved with the eligibility of persons petitioning for a pardon extraordinary - not simply the amount of time. The...

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Lost my alarm monitoring job because of 5th degree assault charge (from 4 years ago)

From the facts you provided in your question it sounds like you were charged with assault and the charge was later dismissed. Based on those...