Minnesota law divides drug offenses into five progressively more serious crimes. The degree charged hinges on the number of illegal narcotics seized and whether the prosecution has evidence of possession, intent to sell, and the manufacture of illegal drugs. Usually,...
The cost of a criminal vehicular operation lawyer in Minnesota varies based on the amount of legal work involved. At the low end, a simple case that settles in a plea bargain after several court hearings may cost a few thousand dollars in legal fees. Complex cases...
Field sobriety tests yield false positives on a routine basis. Many people cannot perform field sobriety tests successfully when sober. Nonetheless, prosecutors can use the results as evidence of impairment in Minneapolis DWI Defense. The Three Standard Field Sobriety...
Drug crimes carry long sentences, especially when they involve Schedule I narcotics and intent to sell or manufacture illegal drugs. If you have been accused of a drug crime, Controlled substance laws indicated that the state must prove its case beyond a reasonable...
Minnesota is a zero-tolerance DWI state. This means you can face DWI Conviction in Woodbury if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs regardless of your BAC. However, if your BAC is above the legal limit, you face conviction even if unimpaired. Penalties grow...
Criminal sexual conduct lawyer in Minnesota charge per hour. As a result, the cost of defense depends on the case. Complex cases with trial and appeals can go well into the five figures and beyond. On the other hand, a simple case with a few court appearances may cost...
Dangerous driving habits can lead to terrible consequences. Motorists who speed, follow too closely, and flout the rules of the road endanger everyone near them. But usually, these drivers face traffic tickets and civil liability, not criminal liability. Most drivers...
Domestic violence convictions carry severe consequences in Minnesota, including jail or prison time, loss of firearm ownership licenses, and protective orders. The state can charge these crimes as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on whether aggravated factors...
Being charged with DUI can leave you reeling. You face a mandatory court date, may lose your job if you cannot get a provisional license, and the fines and jail time can be stiff if you don’t have a strong DUI Defense. However, most first-time offenders can...
Criminal fraud cases range from misdemeanors to major felonies to complex RICO prosecutions. Because of such a wide variance in the charges and complexity of fraud defense cases, the costs for a criminal fraud lawyer in Minnesota vary widely. For example, a...