What is the best course of action regarding a no seat belt ticket?

There are always ways to negotiate a deal with the prosecutor. Call and set up a court date, and discuss the issue at that time. It’s entirely...

Can you get in trouble if you have a sex a with girl who turned 14 in December 2018 and a male who turned 18in feb 2019?

There is no question that you would be charged with a crime. The age of consent in MN is 16. It is a serious offense.

This is a tough one. It’s a joint account, so technically she owns it as well. Contact a civil lawyer for more advise. This is not a criminal...

Do i have to serve 85% of my time in prison for family violence with previous conviction 3th degree felony

If a sentence is over 1 year in the federal system, you serve 85%. Period

Should I specify a dollar figure for damages in a civil complaint?

This is not a question for a criminal lawyer. You should post this question in the civil law section.

Can I get sued for kidnapping my own child?

This is a question for a family law lawyer, or a lawyer who specializes in international custody disputes

There is a mandatory 10 year sentence under the guidelines. However, that can be reduced based on cooperation, acceptance of responsibility and...

Generally no, a judge cannot modify a sentence. However, there are exceptions such as an “illegal sentence”. If your case is statutorily mandated...

Arrested in September '16, and still no indictment has been issued. It that normal?

It is usually rather difficult to answer an “is this usual” type question. Every case is different.

It means you do not have to sit in jail while awaiting trial, but you still need to report to probation. It’s “supervised” pre trial release