The Gap Between a Charge and a Conviction A felony charge sounds final, but under Minnesota law, it is a starting point rather than an

Why the Same Incident Can Mean Different Charges Domestic assault in Minnesota is not a single, fixed offense. Depending on the alleged conduct and the

Understanding the Sequence Before It Starts Facing criminal charges for the first time is disorienting largely because the process is unfamiliar. Knowing what actually happens

Being charged with assault doesn’t mean you were the aggressor. Minnesota law recognizes self-defense as a complete justification for conduct that would otherwise constitute assault.

Drug paraphernalia charges don’t get the same attention as possession or distribution charges, but they show up constantly in Minnesota drug cases. They’re often filed

An arrest for domestic assault changes a person’s life in a matter of hours. A recent incident in Minneapolis shows how quickly an accusation can

Shoplifting is one of the more common kinds of cases we deal with. And when you think about it, this seems odd – why would

When someone gets arrested on a drug possession charge in Minnesota, law enforcement sometimes moves quickly to a different conversation. They suggest the charges could