I live in the State of Minnesota and I want to expunge my arrest record.

In traditional juvenile court (not EJJ or certified as an adult), there are no "convictions." A juvenile charged with a felony crime may or may...

Is it legal for the court to move on to a jury trial without a verbal plea of not guilty ??

Yes. The Rules of Criminal Procedure do not require a plea to be entered. If there is no guilty plea, a trial may be scheduled.

What can I expect if I turn myself in for having been criminally charged for 5th degree possesion?

A person charged with a first time, Controlled Substance 5 offense, will often want to focus on a goal of keeping their public criminal record as...

Is it possible to hired a lawyer just for sentencing?

Yes, it is possible. If you had a Public Defender or other private lawyer representing you prior to sentencing, normally that lawyer will be in a...

My gf got an OWI years ago in WI. in order to get her DL back she needs to take Chemical assessment. Can this be done in MN?

Often arrangements can be made to satisfy such requirements in another state. She should contact the state agency in Wisconsin that administers...

I would suggest discussing with your Probation Officer there, what you need to do to clear the warrant and get discharged from probation there;...

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How can i keep my license if i am charged with DWI and is it possible for my case to be dismissed

A DWI arrest with a 0.08 more claimed alcohol level will result in at least two separate legal actions: (1) an administrative drivers license...

Charged with marijuana pocession

For most people, the most important thing when charged with a marijuana crime or violation is to keep their public record clean. For a "Marijuana...

I was arrested last week for DWI and released pending charges?

You can Petition for Judicial review of the administrative license revocation and plate impoundment. This must be done within 30 days, or never at...

I was recently arrested for felony possession/felony sale of marijuana what are my chances of getting diversion?

The most important factor when it comes to outcome in a criminal case is the attitude and resolve of the accused. Setting a goal for outcome, then...