MN shoplifting of less than $20, advice?

It is extremely valuable to have no criminal record; and extremely costly to have one. On the other hand, retaining a good defense lawyer - though...

I was arrested and not charged yet after 8 months, they seized some money. since i only had 60 days to appeal the forfieture.

The question seems to be missing some information. Was this a situation where police searched, claim to have found illegal drugs, then seized money...

Should I use a public defender or hire an attorney in a juvenile case?

Public defenders are good lawyers. They tend to have a heavy caseload though. As a result it is usually better to have a private...

Is it worth it to get a lawyer for first time offender getting 5th degree assault?

Yes. The question could be posed another way: "In five years, living with a criminal record and all that brings in terms of jobs not avaialable,...

There is no strict liability in criminal law. He could (with your help or not) request the court reopen the ticket, and put it back on the court...

What would it cost/take to have a persons driving record expunged.

It would be extremely difficult to expunge a DWI conviction. One could spend many, many thousands of dollars in the attempt, which would be...

Depending upon what happened in court, you may be able to petition the for an expungment order under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609A. Therefore,...

Will a misdemeanor stay of imposition on a disorderly conduct; revert to a petty misdemeanor after stay with a fine under $300?

Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 23.02 states that "A conviction is deemed a petty misdmeanor if the sentence imposed is within petty...

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My husband & I recently took over managing an apt complex in rural mm. One of the tennants was being evicted. I sympathized wi

If you reasonably believed that you had consent to enter then no burglary conviction should be made. Same for the theft charge. A gift is not a...

Officer didn't witness impaired driving prior to traffic stop in Minnesota

Yes, you can challenge the stop. If the judge hears only the facts presented in the question, and no claim of evidence of speeding or other...