Is it legal for us to date?

It is not illegal. The age of consent in Minnesota is 16. Unless the 20 year-old is in a position of authority, there is no law preventing this...

Unfortunately, the state is the one bringing the charges. As such, a "victim" can't drop those charges.

I am terrified, my son, who is 15 years old, did something incredibly stupid two days ago, he was caught shoplifting.

I advise that you hire a defense lawyer. Depending on his record (if he has prior offenses or not), there are many things an attorney can do in an...

Can a 19 year old boy date a 16 year old girl?

Dating and sexual activity are different. However, under either scenario, the age of consent int he State of minnesota is 16. Therefore, unless...

You can always request early discharge from probation. Normally, you must serve 2/3 of your probationary period to be considered for early...

Can I get a charge dismissed when a prosecutor files an amended complaint ?

Just because an amended complaint has been issued that you dont' agree with doesn't mean it gets dismissed. You should contact an attorney to see...

What does it mean if a complaint in Criminal Court was amended?

An amended complaint simply means that either an error has been corrected, or a new charge has been added to the original

You can still be charged with the offense. It is likely at this point that the reports have been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney, who is...

What can happen if police was called to unlock car and found pot?

An officer is required to have probable cause to search an automobile. Arguably, smelling marijuana satisfies probable cause. The issue is...

It is always best to appear in criminal court with an attorney. Too many surprises can happen, and there are many things that a non-lawyer will...