I agree with Ton Gallagher. There are a lot of variables that go into a sentencing determination. If you have a competent attorney and the...

Once the government gets involved, you no longer have the option of telling the State to drop the charges. The defendant's family may be involved...

Tom Gallagher is absolutely correct. As are the other lawyers that answered this question. Determining a sentence depends on a number of...

On your first drug charge, particularly where the amount of drugs is relatively small as is the case here, there may be options for you that will...

First of all, making an admission of guilt on the internet probably isn't the best course of action. Second, if it is a controlled buy and you...

There are never "simple" answers to these kinds of questions. Minnesota Statute Section 609.345, Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree: A...

The age of consent is 16 in Minnesota but if there was sexual contact before he turned 18 that could be an issue. Also, there are numerous other...

What am I to expect coming up?

Paul Ahern is correct. This matter is serious and could have long-lasting repercussions but let's get real. You should ask mom and dad for help...

If there is no sex there is nothing illegal under Minnesota law. However, if there is just sexual touching, given the age difference, it will be a...

I agree with Tom. If your friend is charged with criminal sexual conduct in the 5th degree subdivision 3, then that is a felony and would trigger...