Forgery, Criminal or Civil? How serious is this?

I think you should get an attorney to advise you. Forgery is a criminal charge. It is a felony under Minnesota Statute 609.625. An attorney can...

STS is short for sentence to serve. It is a program where a person can work off jail time by doing physical labor on public projects. It is...

What is the max penalty for dis orderly conduct

Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor under Minnesota State law. Some cities, counties and townships have ordinances similar to the disorderly...

What goes on at the first court appearance for summons of violation of MN 152.025?

It is difficult to know whether your family member should say anything. Your family member may be tempted to explain the situation to the judge. ...

Okay i got caught for fleeing On foot, minor consumption, minor posession, and Obstructing legal process

Whether a court will impose jail time, if you are convicted, depends on a number of factors. First, it depends on whether you are an adult or...

I received a ticket in the mail for illegally passing a school bus. I wasn't there! What should I do?

I don't practice in your State. In Minnesota, however, passing a school bus with its lights flashing is at least a misdemeanor offense. In other...

Do i need an attorney

The short answer is “Yes.” You should see an attorney. In Minnesota and most other states, a misdemeanor is considered a criminal offense. In...

Assault charges

There is too little information in your question for me to be able to answer "What is going to happen?" I do, however, have some information. I...

I do not practice in Wisconsin. In Minnesota, however, underage drinking (minor consumption) is usually charged as a misdemeanor offense. Minor...

People charged with or suspected of committing a crime are usually entitled to have a private conversation with an attorney. I would certianly...