15 year old MN - underage drinking

Though the question is unclear, look for defenses, such as the statute authorizing juveniles and underage to drink with parents. Otherwise take a...

My 19 year old son received a minor consumption ticket. It was not signed by the police officer issuing ticket. Is it valid?

I don't think that will matter, in that if it is a technical error the prosecutor can easily remedy it. Keeping looking for defenses though!

If a minor is arressted can they interogate him without parents or thier consent?

In Minnesota police are required to warn a person in custody of their right to have a lawyer present during questioning, but are not reuired to...

Does the officer have to provide a citation or can they just mail it with the court date?

Yes, often the officer submits the citation tab charging a misdemeanor crime to the court, then the court mails a summons or notice of court date...

The statutory mandatory minimum sentence for a 3rd in 10 years in Minnesota is currently 90 days. More than the minimum is possible if...

Probation or jail time?

Within this question, two criminal law issues appear: extradition from another state; and probation violatoin hearings. Extradition law is too...

Is this conflict of interest?

If you have not already, let your lawyer know. Perhaps he or she will make a motion to disqualify the prosecuting attorney due to the appearance...

This is my 1st offense. I'm thinking about going it alone and plead guilty. What are my chances???

Chances of conviction? If you plead guilty, you will be convicted. Of a urine lab coming back at over .20? That would depend upon many things...

Yes, and "usually, yes." However if the person who gave the statement is the accused, there might be grounds for a motion to suppress an...

Can law enforcement officials be charged for not offering treatment to a driver of a rollover accident who they arrested for DWI

Only a government lawyer (prosecutor) can file a criminal complaint. You can request one be filed, though they are not required to do so. It is...