It is unlikely that urinating in public would be considered a sex offender crime in Minnesota. In fact, there is no law that specifically prohibits urinating in public in the state. That does not mean you will never face consequences for urinating in public. In rare...
It is not unusual for people to use the terms “burglary” and “robbery” interchangeably. After all, these terms are typically used to describe various types of theft offenses. While similar, robbery and burglary are each unique criminal offenses that have their own...
If you are currently under suspicion of identity theft or have already been charged with a crime, it is in your best interest to speak to an attorney right away. There are severe penalties that come with an identity theft conviction, and these penalties could haunt...
Not all sex crimes are felonies in Minneapolis. While the vast majority of sex-based offenses are treated as felonies under the law, there are some offenses that are misdemeanors. This distinction is important for many reasons. For starters, the maximum prison term...
Facing any type of criminal charge could be a tremendous burden on you and the people that you love. Despite the hardships that can follow any arrest, allegations of sex crimes can be especially damaging. In fact, you could deal with serious consequences of an arrest...
The term “internet sex crime” is used informally to describe any number of sex offenses that are perpetrated over the internet. In general, these sex offenses are no different than the standard sex crimes recognized by state or federal law. They are unique in that...
Most of the time, a sexual encounter between two consenting adults is a private matter and not a criminal act. However, context is everything. When a sex act occurs in public, it constitutes a criminal offense known as indecent exposure. The problem with Minnesota’s...
Prosecutors in Minnesota have a reputation for aggressively pursuing felony drug cases. These charges can lead to years in prison as well as the lifelong recognition of being a convicted felon. There are other serious implications that come with a felony drug charges...
Every employer is different when it comes to their hiring standards. That said, one of the most common tools used by employers during the hiring process is a criminal background check. If you have a prior misdemeanor drug charges on your record, it could be enough to...
Possession of a controlled substance is illegal in most situations according to Minnesota law. But are you considered in possession for having drugs in your System? Under the law, a controlled substance you have consumed is no longer considered in your possession and...
