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Burglary in Minnesota is a serious criminal offense that can result in lengthy prison sentences. Generally speaking, burglary is the act of going into a building that you do not have permission to be inside of with the intent to commit a crime. Minnesota law specifies four different levels, or
As we’ve written here before, the criminal justice system is a scary place. This is especially true for someone who hasn’t spent much time there. If you’re facing criminal charges, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is whether to accept a plea deal or go forward
Finding yourself wrapped up in the criminal justice system is a scary experience. Understanding your fundamental constitutional rights is crucial. While a good criminal defense lawyer will certainly discuss these rights with you, it’s helpful if you understand them ahead of time. These core rights are designed to protect us
Mandatory minimum sentences are sentences that a judge is required to impose for people convicted of certain offenses. They haven’t always been around – as late as 1968, Minnesota law stated that there were no mandatory minimum sentences. That changed the following year when Minnesota enacted a mandatory sentence for
Arguments and disagreements are something we all experience. Sometimes, these situations can become serious enough that the police become involved. When this happens, these situations are usually addressed with relatively minor misdemeanor level charges, such as disorderly conduct. But sometimes things because so heated that another law is used instead
Criminal Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases can be overwhelming, but they’re only half the battle when it comes to DWI defense. There’s a second fight to be had as well, and this one is about your driver’s license. If you’ve been arrested for DWI in Minnesota, you may have heard
Shoplifting is often considered a minor crime, but the truth is that being arrested for shoplifting or another theft type offense can have major consequences that extend much further than many people realize. Being caught in the web of a shoplifting arrest can impact your personal, professional, and financial well-being.
The criminal justice system is a complex and intimidating process. Many people’s perception of the legal system is mostly formed based on highly inaccurate portrayals in movies, TV shows, and books. This misinformation can distort your understanding of the process and potentially cause you to make poor decisions regarding your
After years of reluctance, Minnesota has finally jumped into the deep end of the legal marijuana pool. We’ve seen a bunch of new laws hit the books over the last few years addressing marijuana legalization, but one thing that hasn’t changed is Minnesota DWI laws. It has been illegal to
Probation hasn’t always been as common as it is today. Traditionally, the criminal justice system was mostly punitive, meaning that the focus was on punishing offenders. One of the earliest known criminal laws includes the concept of “an eye for an eye” – nearly 4000 years ago! These early criminal
