When the court puts a preset bail on a warrant, the defendant can post the bail to avoid getting booked into jail to be held for a pretrial-release...

You may want to check with a lawyer who works in school discipline cases. I do not. But I can tell you that possession of brass (metal) knuckles...

Prepare to win a jury trial (assuming an adult criminal case).

I would suggest two things: 1. Consult with and consider retaining a defense attorney. 2. Focus on the desired outcome, not on the challenges of...

Most Minnesota Counties have jails that they already have paid for in their annual budgets. Empty or full, they pay about the same. But if a...

Yes. A prosecutor can request an arrest warrant with Complaint filed with the court, commencing a criminal case. Or, they can request a Summons be...

Courts will likely say that garbage left for pick up in a public space is abandoned, with no remaining privacy interest. Perhaps there could be a...

Minnesota courts generally send notices through the U.S. mail (basically always). You often can sign up for text messages or email reminders from...

Juvenile courts in Minnesota will generally require at least one parent to come to court with the child being charged with a crime.

No. A theft criminal charge requires due process via the courts. A juvenile would have the benefit of juvenile court, generally. I would suggest...