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My ex called police and tried to get me sent to jail by telling them that I assaulted him, it was proven false by a third party witness. No charges were pressed against me. A few years have passed but I am having issues with this person again and I am really regretting not pursuing criminal... View More 
answered on Aug 11, 2023
You don't "press" charges. You report the matter to law enforcement and a prosecutor presses charges. It is unlikely that they are going to press charges against her if they already prosecuted you based on her allegations, but it certainly cannot hurt to call law enforcement about the issue.
Just wondering about how much I’d have to pay if I wanted to hire a lawyer for my boyfriends case.
answered on Aug 10, 2023
Your boyfriend should contact attorneys direct that practice in Lyon County for prices. The price is going to depend on a number of factors including the charge(s) he is facing, his prior criminal history, etc.
answered on Jul 29, 2023
Yes, they have to show up. If they don't, a warrant will likely be issued for their arrest. They should consult directly with a criminal defense attorney if they intend on testifying differently than expected based upon the statements that they made to law enforcement.
i was never arrested for driving and i was never brought into the station to have an official breathalizer administered
answered on Jul 18, 2023
There is not nearly enough information in this question to intelligently answer what you are asking. Contact a criminal defense attorney directly to discuss what exactly occurred here.
Audio recording from city attorney saying emergency surgery, I have proof the city inspector was in the Philippines visiting his new internet girlfriend. Code violation and years of being harassed by the city. Lies on the probable cause. Not on the city hit list of violators, no complaints, no... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
You can certainly make such a motion, but that doesn't mean that the motion to dismiss is going to be granted. The worst that the Court can say is no.
My daughter was aggressively barked and harassed by an employee at the Dollar Tree in Fridley, MN or may be considered Columbia Heights. My child is now afraid to go to stores because she feels that will happen again.
There is a lot more and a backstory to how this came to be.
answered on Jun 23, 2023
There isn't really a question here. What you describe would not be a criminal matter. She wasn't charged with a crime and I'm not sure that her treatment by employees would rise to the level of a crime. What kind of advice are you looking for?
My kid was visiting her grandmother and my brother was there also. I don't want my kids around him period but he was there without my knowledge. My mother doesn't seem to be bothered by this but she also never had a problem hitting or screaming at me as a child either. I was in an abusive... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
You could certainly contact law enforcement. You could apply for an OFP against your brother on behalf of your child. You could choose to keep your child away from your mother and brother. You have a multitude of options here. You just need to decide how you want to approach this situation.
answered on Jun 20, 2023
The offense could be an ordinance violation. The best thing for you to do would be to reach out directly to a criminal defense attorney to get assistance in answering this question.
The conviction in California was a no-contest plea, and out-of-state enhancement wasn't part of the deal.
answered on Jun 12, 2023
Yes, Minnesota can use to a California conviction to enhance an offense in Minnesota.
I have a Petty Misdemeanor Conviction from May 2017 under Minnesota Statute 169.14.2(a)(3) for "Traffic - Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate 65/55" as I had paid off the fine ($118) without appearing in the court. Now in June 2023, I wanted to know how can I remove this... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
You would want to pursue an expungement of the conviction. An attorney can assist with this. It is doubtful that the Court would allow you to withdraw the guilty plea this many years after the fact. The expungement would remove the conviction off of your driving record.
Recently turned 18 and am wondering if there is any way to get this off my record, I’ve heard of kids getting unsupervised probation before so could that work?
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Unsupervised probation doesn't mean that they didn't end up with someone on their record. Your best bet would be to get an attorney - either a private attorney or a public defender, if you do not have the funds for a private attorney. An attorney will be able to point you the right... View More
the legal father of my daughter got a domestic assault charge for beating up his now ex-girlfriend in november, he made me believe she was lying but she recently showed me the evidence and i’m now concerned for my child’s safety as there was an incident where all of her teeth became intruded... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Is there a court order granting him visitation? If not, you can certainly withhold visitation. If there is a court order granting visitation, you would need to go to court to get that changed or get an OFP or HRO restricting contact with your child.
that they were coached by their cousin to make a false police on the victim in the case and wanted the case dropped. Everytime the county attonery talks to my nieces they write up a false incident report of what my nieces said.
answered on May 23, 2023
You should reach out directly to criminal defense attorneys in the area where this offense occurred for representation. There are attorneys out there who should be able to help.
This isn't the first incident either. The other time the police didn't believe me either. The guy that assaulted me has a lengthy record of assault and he's a convicted felon. He's also a professional boxer. I have bumps and bruises all over I have photo proof also.
answered on May 23, 2023
Get an attorney to represent you. If you cannot afford a private attorney, get a public defender who can assist you in defending yourself against these allegations.
I recenty got a seatbelt ticket in Olmsted County. I paid the ticket in full. A week or two later, I received a late notice from Olmsted County Court Administration in regards to this citation. So, I called Olmsted County Court Administration to inquire about this late fee. The lady looked it up... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
I am assuming that the ticket was paid electronically. I would go to court administration with the electronic verification showing the date and amount of the payment. Hopefully that should clear up any confusion regarding whether you made the payment or not.
Back to my omnibus, for the second time..without addressing my motion.. because of a error made by the prosecutor..I have been in court almost 2 years and it seems to me that the state doesn't want to follow the law...I have had 3 public defenders 2 prosecutors and multiple judges.my newest... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Your question doesn't make a ton of sense. Call an attorney directly to discuss your specific issue.
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Can they do that? Sure. Will the forfeiture hold up in court? That's a much different question and there isn't nearly enough information in this post to intelligently answer. This individual is presumably charged with a crime and their money and firearm have been seized. They will... View More
Traffic violation and damage of government property, both parties are fine. She is facing a misdemeanor with possible jail and/or a fine, but what are her odds of getting it down to a petty misdemeanor and less of a fine? She has been a great driver for years but happened to be running late to work... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
There isn't nearly enough information here to intelligently advise whether she is likely to get a petty misdemeanor in these circumstances. In any event, she needs to get an attorney on board. The prosecutor isn't going to offer a petty misdemeanor out of the goodness of their heart.... View More
They are trying to violate me again for the exact same thing that I have already been to court for. I am not able to work due to mental health and my therapist also sent this to court last year I am not released to work. Does double jeopardy apply to violations? And my probation has been up and... View More
I got a speeding ticket and the officer put I was driving a snowmobile and I was not I was driving a 2014 mazda cx-5 he also put im the owner of the car and I am not my wife is he put on my ticket I was going 40 in a 30 and in his report he put I was going 47 in a 30 can this get throw out or no
answered on Apr 6, 2023
I agree with my colleague. These are all errors that can be fixed prior to trial and would not result in dismissal of the citation.
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