As the other attorney stated, probationary conditions differ. In many cases abstinence from alcohol is a requirement of probation on DWI's. ...

Stayed sentance

I would have to know more about the underlying case. However, it sounds as if you were charged with a gross misdemeanor DWI. Whether that was...

In Minnesota, why can't a person be charged with a probation violation if the judge puts no stipulations what-so-ever?

If a person is placed on active probation, that person must abide by the general conditions of probation even if the Judge did not include...

Expungement for 5th Degree Assault?

Under Minnesota law, you cannot seek a statutory expungement of an offense where there was a conviction. Only a judicial expungement is available...

My friend stole a laptop and was caught is that a felony?

The degree of the offense depends on the value of the item taken and how it was stolen. A burglary where a person entered a dwelling would be a...

Should I contact the Prosecuting Attorney?

You may certainly contact the prosecuting attorney and express your concerns. However, the issue regarding the children has little to do with the...

I've had a warrant I was never served with for about 4 years now. How do I know when the statute is up?

The statute of limitations applies to the time period between the offense and when it is charged. If it was charged and you are in warrant status,...

My husband and me got in to so bad and he beat me up and i call the police and then i file petition againts him after that

A fifth degree assault can be very serious. It requires that you acted with an intent to harm someone or that the other person was in reasonable...

Will paying a fine for no proof of insurance to reinstate my license limit my changes to win a DAR court summon?

It does not change your defenses to the charge, however, having a recent infraction often makes the prosecutor less likely to offer a favorable...

Can my 6 year old be questioned by social services and the police without my concent?

Yes. There is nothing that requires police or social services to contact parents before questioning a child. This issue comes up all the...