As is the case with many legal issues, the answer to the question “is a DWI a misdemeanor or a felony in Minnetonka” is that it depends. While first-time offenses are typically misdemeanors, there are situations where the state could pursue felony DWI charges. The...
For most first-time offenders, an arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) will result in a misdemeanor charge. Under certain circumstances, a Minnesota state law treats a DWI offense as a felony. The distinction is essential for a number of reasons. A felony...
There are two types of forgery offenses under Minnesota law: forgery and aggravated forgery. If you’re asking is forgery a felony in Minnesota, you might not already know the difference. Most of the time, these charges are considered to be felonies. Prosecutors...
Depending on the circumstances, a convicted felon could get a liquor license under Minnesota law. However, there are a series of requirements every applicant must abide by. One of those requirements is to not have a felony conviction on your record in the past five...
In Minnesota, a felony is an offense that, if convicted, is punishable by more than 1 year of incarceration. Misdemeanors, on the other hand, are less serious offenses that carry lower penalties. Robbery is a felony offense in Minnesota, and a conviction potentially...
Earlier this month, a Wilmar man was arrested and charged with fleeing the police in both his car and on foot after officers attempted to pull him over for speeding. He’s behind bars now and facing felony criminal charges instead of just accepting a hefty ticket and...
Felony. It’s a scary word and its meaning feels especially frightening to anyone facing the charge. Under Minnesota DWI laws, four driving while impaired offenses within a 10-year period is considered a felony. At the same time, Minnesota also has the “once a felon,...
