Can a search warrant be obtained based on past criminal history and/or a warrant for present charges?

Generally, no - most judges would require more than just past history and an arrest warrant as a basis for issuing a search warrant. However an...

State of MN probation for 5th DUI (in past 20 years).Had "B card" when arrested for the 5th.Can I drink alcohol at home?

A resticted license with a "no use" of alcohol condition ("B-card") in Minnesota is void if the person with that drivers license uses any amount of...

Foreign student who has charged with misdemeanor (shoplifting less than 200$) how it can be expunged?

In Minnesota, for a criminal case to qualify for expungement under Minnesota expungement statute, Chapter 609A the case must have not resulted in...

What would be the punishment if a 15 year old was charged and found guilty of possession of marijuana? No previous legal offense

In Minnesota, a "small amount" of marijuana has a special meaning given by a statute - 42.5 grams or less (roughly an ounce-and-a-half or less). ...

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Underage drinking and driving

In Minnesota, we have two separate and dinstinct crimes, one being "Underage Drink and Drive:" the other being "underage consumption of alcohol." ...

Should he take this to trial?

When I help my clients, I encourage them to set an outcome goal. One outcome goal might be "Keep my record clean of any convictions, and end up...

Marijuana in a Motor vehicle, MN

Yes, any claim of a crime can and should be fought. The key will be having a good criminal lawyer represent you, to force the prosecution to do...

Compared to adult criminal cases, juvenile delinquency cases have a greater focus on rehabilitation - an attempt to help the juvenile learn...

Can I pay a civil demand in cash?

I am not sure if you could pay it in cash - perhaps ate retailer has a casheir window that could accept cash and provide a receipt. But - perhaps...

My 18 yr old received his 2nd alcohol minor. The prior was as a juvenile. He is still on probation for that. What will happen?

Based on the quesiton, it sonds like he is facing an adult criminal charge as well as a juvenile probation revocation matter. As mentioned by a...