Is it worth it to get a lawyer for first time offender getting 5th degree marijana posession?

Absolutely. DO NOT underestimate the charge, its severity or its potential impact on your future. A fifth degree possession offense a VERY...

Is proof of intent required to convict someone of forgery.

It is not a criminal proceeding. As a result, the school may create its own rules as to what constitues a violation of its protocols and ethics. ...

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What if your prenup does not determine who takes on any debt occured in the marriage when one spouse dies

A prenuptial agreement is a contract related to resolution of issues in the event of a divorce. It does not cover issues related to death. that...

I just got a DWI gross misdemeanor 2 days after having just been released from jail for serving time for a different crime.

It is quite possible that he new charge would constitute a probation violation on the previous charge. On any probation violation, the Judge may...

Do I qualify for a public defender?

You likely qualify for a public defender. However, you may wish to retain counsel. There is more at stake than you may think. A theft...

If dad is never home

The short answer is "no" - it requires much more than that. If a previous custody order was entered, the standard of review is elevated....

My name is not on the warranty deed on property owned, but I am listed on the morgage.

For purposes of a divorce in Minnesota, all assets are presumed marital and capable of division regardless of how they are titled. A party may...

Advice on how to go about giving a statement to a seargeant reguarding a self defense bar fight I was recently involved in

Only a prosecutor may press or dismiss charges and they may do so whether any alleged victim wishes to proceed or nt. In general, you should make...

I want sole legal and physical custody because

I am afraid that custody cases are significant involved affairs. The court will consider what is in the child's best interest including thirteen...

Is there a certain amount of money that makes shoplifting a misdemeanor? I was alledgedly caught with $11.00 of merchandise.

Under Minnesota Statutes, it is a misdemeanor for any theft between $0 and $500. A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1000...