For most time periods in Minnesota courts, the first day "doesn't count" but the last day does. So the day after the last day, is the first day...

1. Avoid future theft crimes. Develop empathy for other people - how would like to be a victim? 2. Get help such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy....

Yes. Police can lawfully run any license plates they see on a vehicle in Minnesota.

For my clients charged with a first-time theft crime, I suggest shifting focus away from jail time towards trying to keep the public criminal...

It's conceivable, depending upon circumstances. The defense could make a motion to sever, etc. But there conceivably could be strategic reasons...

It would make sense to redouble efforts to avoid contacting the "protected person." This would include making it difficult or impossible for her...

That would depend upon several factors. Your best bet would be to get on your phone and call your criminal defense attorney, if you have one; or...

By getting help from a criminal defense lawyer and refusing to give up. The description of a case turning on the verbal claim of one person could...

The question shows a complex situation that should be discussed with your defense attorney, on the phone to start. Obviously violating conditions...

It's important to avoid contact with police, then avoid talking to them if contact is unavoidable. Instead, a juvenile can tell police: "I have...