What are my options or rights as an alleged "Victim"?

This is a difficult spot for you to be in. The truth is that it is very rare for a prosecutor to go back and prosecute a witness or victim, but if...

IF THE PLAINTIF DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR THE FIRST HEARING FOR AN ASSULT CHARGE, WHAT MOTION(s) CAN I MAKE TO DISMISS THE CHARGES

In a criminal case, the plaintiff is the State of Minnesota. They can and often will attempt to go forward with a case, even though the complaning...

Im being intimadated to work as an informant and break the law, this was after my roommates friend did a controlled by in the fr

This is potentially dangerous and tricky ground. Typically, the police or a drug task force will tell you that they have you dead to rights, and...

Assuming that this is a diversion program, as authorized by statute and practiced by the counties in Minnesota under the community corrections act,...

What is the punishment if convicted of online solicitation of a minor

I wonder if you may have meant to say that he has been charged. If he has been sentenced, the decision regarding jail has already been made. His...

MN shoplifting of less than $20, advice?

Both previous answers are spot on and I write only to make you aware of another possibility. Because it is likely a misdemeanor, it is possible to...

A judge ordered a two year ofp on my childs father after a small fight we were in. I have written several letters but he will no

To be clear, is this an Order For Protection (OFP), a No Contact Order (NCO), or Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). Each of these come into...

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 criminal case may not be over. If you were arrested, and the county attorney's office seized your money, they may plan to bring charges when...

What is the procedure/remedy in order to get a an unlawful 1987 DWI/DUI conviction dismissed/vacated-in Minnesota?

One of the most important things a lawyer can tell you is the truth. I hear a tremendous amount of frustration in your question and it is clear...

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

In Minnesota, the Public Defenders Office has very good lawyers. Depending on the nature of the case, a Public Defender's experience with the...