Thank you for the email. A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable...

If you had a Blood Alcohol Content under .20, and you have no prior DWI within the last 10 years, you were charged with a fourth degree offense....

Is having the black tar stuff left over from from marijuana paraphnillia illegal?

Yes. Possession of trace amounts of marijuana may still be charged as a criminal offense as can paraphernalia. The level of the charge would...

If I pay a lump sum amount to my ex wife, who is responsible for the taxes on it?

The answer depends on how the payment is characterized. Based on the limitations of the post, it is difficult to respond. However, it would...

After years of separation my wife filed for divorce only now saying she will not sign. How do I get her to finalize the divorce?

If you cannot reach an agreement on the issues of divorce, then you may proceed with divorce in a contested fashion. That means serving and filing...

Is sexual activity between a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old legal?

In Minnesota, sexual contact, including touching over the clothing, would be a serious felony offense where, if convicted, you may serve prison...

Expungement of a Dismissed Driving After suspension from 2003

Any expungement, whether judicial or statutory, is in the discretion of the court. Since the matter was dismissed, you may apply for a Statutory...

Can a license impoundment be made on a vehicle that is not owned by a driver who is driving it?

Yes. A vehicle owner is presumed to know whether a person driving their vehicle has a license. If they do not, and they violate the law with a...

What are my options with custody and support?

If a previous custody order was entered, the standard of review is elevated. Generally speaking, to meet the threshold for a change of custody,...

Bias Judge (family law)?

If a chid support Magistrate has made the ruling, you may seek a review of that ruling by filing for a review with the Magistrate or a DIstrict...