What is the statute of limitatons on a DWI in Minnesota, if there even is one?

First, the Statute of Limitations refers to the time period between when a crime occurs and when it is charged. Once it has been charged, there is...

Can child support garnish my wifes money because my name is on the checking account?

The child support office can seek to garnish the account. If a party believes the funds are exempt from garnishment, they must file a Noticeof...

If bail is with conditions and you fail the conditions, you go to jail. Does this mean you may have to pay the total bail amt?

A Judge has discretion in such matters to forfeit bail or to reinstate bail the result often depends on the nature of the violation, the...

You can be charged with a theft offense. If the item was under $500, the charge would be a misdemeanor and punishable by up to 90 days in jail. ...

Can I be charged with shoplifting if a bell rang after I made a purchase, but I didn't know it was for me, and I left.

You can be charged. However, that seems unlikely. I would approach the store with your concerns about the alert and seek a remedy.

What should I do?

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

I just lost my legal rights to my daughter to her mother who just got out of drug treatment but i still have physical custody?

I am afraid that it odes not make much sense and, as a result, I would have to review the case and te particular court order to determine what...

Would my new wife be responsible for paying my old spousal support if I fall behind or am in arrears?

If you have had a change in finances, it is incumbent upon you to file a Motion to modify the child suport and maintenance obligations. You must...

In MN, if a 16 year old is adjudicated for 2nd degree burglary, will his record be public and searchable online?

A juvenile record never becomes a public record. It can, however, become public if the disposition of the juvenile's case is a Extended Juvenile...

What goes on at the first court appearance for summons of violation of MN 152.025?

Thank you for the post. A fifth degree possession charge is a serious felony and carries with it imprisonment for not more than five years or...