One issue for the defense to weigh: "Can the prosecution produce evidence at trial that the defendant knew the illegal drugs were present and under...

A successful completion of a stay of imposition of sentence on a felony conviction in Minnesota reduces a felony conviction, "deemed a misdemeanor"...

What can I do?

Domestic assault is a serious charge with potentially lifelong consequences. The one most important thing you can do after being charged is to...

A felony conviction is reduced to a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statutes 609.13 if the the judge stays imposition of a sentence, and the defendant...

Two years is typically the maximum probationary period for most gross misdemeanors. And 365 days is the maximum jail penalty for a Gross...

What is the proper legal recourse if a case has been plead to and agreed to under duress?

One option for someone who regrets pleading guilty is motion to withdraw a plea. But the legal standard for that is high after sentencing...

Bail?

Normally, if the court is holding a person in jail on a pending charge, the person can get out on bail and-or other conditions of pretrial release...

Can they go off of a mentally ill person who hasn't had their meds in at least 3 days, and get a search warrant from what they s

We have many ways and grounds for attacking the constitutionality of a search warrant. One requirement is that a search warrant must be based upon...

Selected as the best answer

If CPS perceives resistance, they often will get the County Attorney to file a CHIPS Petition in Juvenile Court, to force parents in compliance...

What should I do?

The near term issues need to be cleaned up, like the warrant. But you should seek help from an experienced criminal defense attorney. This is my...