In the broadest sense, fraud refers to intentionally deceiving another person in order to benefit yourself or someone else. Fraud becomes a federal crime when the actions take place across state lines or violate federal legal codes. The penalties associated with...
Domestic violence is not a single named crime. Rather, it is a designation that is attached to a series of offenses committed between family members or romantic partners. Adding this designation allows prosecutors to seek additional penalties for the defendant. Even...
Being charged and convicted of disorderly conduct might not seem initially like a big deal. After all, it is just a misdemeanor. Compared to other convictions, the legal consequences are not that severe. What’s often overlooked is that being convicted of disorderly...
Criminal Vehicular Operation (CVO) is a serious crime under Minnesota law. Unlike a traffic infraction or misdemeanor charge of reckless driving, CVO involves cases in which a victim is seriously injured, or even killed. Because of this, defendants face serious...
Sex crimes are criminal offenses of a sexual nature that can result in serious penalties if you are ultimately convicted of one. If you are convicted of a sex crime in New Hope, Minnesota, you will not only face incarceration among other serious legal penalties, but...
Any drug charge needs to be taken seriously. Whether the charge a misdemeanor or a felony typically hinges on whether you were merely in possession of the drug or were selling it, the kind of drug involved, and the quantity of that drug. Just because you’re charged...
If someone is charged with drug trafficking, that individual has been involved in the illegal domestic and international trade of large quantities of drugs and other controlled substances. The involvement can be in any phase of the process, from drug production to the...
Criminal vehicular operation (CVO) refers to a charge of conduct behind the wheel that qualifies as heightened negligence that harms someone else in the process. Expungement involves asking the court to seal one’s criminal record related to a specific charge, in an...
Domestic assault is a serious criminal charge in Minnesota. Whether you are falsely accused or made a mistake, the consequences can have a long-lasting impact on your life. At Gerald Miller, P.A., we are committed to defending individuals accused of domestic assault....