Can a person go to jail who pawned an Ipod and did not know the item was stolen and has no criminal record

In Minnesota, there is a local ordinance on the books in almost every small town that is entitled "Pawning Property of Another". The statute...

What to expect?

First, it is important to know all the facts surrounding this case. It is strange that they charged this the way you describe, because they are...

In some states, this would not be a defense. But, in Minnesota, minors are allowed to drink, at home, with their parents. You have a defense...

Will my possession of MJ in MV be reduced?

The police made a mistake here, if it was in the trunk, it is excluded from the misdemeanor charge. As to a reduced plea, the fact is that any...

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My brother's probation office revoked him, he appealed and won the case and now the po is appealing the judge, what can we do?

I agree with my colleague. The easier remedy might be to get him on for a conditions of release hearing pursuant to rule 6 of the Minnesota Rules...

Generally, the asnwer is yes, time you serve within Minnesota, after the probation violation report is filed will count toward satisfying the...

The precise wording of the question is important because, if the information is discovered down the road, it could have serious...

The answer is that it depends on the court and the schedules of the lawyers. If you are in custody, or are seeking a speedy trial, there are time...

What is my best course or action and likelihood of getting this dismissed, and or off my record.

The best course of action is for you to hire a thorough and agressive attorney. First, these interactions are almost always recorded with video...

I am on charges in one county a for dwi.i violated probation in county b.can jail time count towward county b from county a.

If the jail time is served after the date of the new offense, and the new offense is sentenced concurrently the answer is yes. Sadly, depending on...