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Q: if i was convicted for a felonly in 2006 what would happen now if i get caught with a gun in mn
Julia Ziegler
Julia Ziegler
answered on Aug 22, 2024

If you are prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony charge, being caught with a felony could result in a charge for unlawful possession by an ineligible person pursuant to Minnesota Statute 624.713. This is a serious felony charge which carries significant prison time. However,... View More

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Q: Can I get my 5th degree possession charges dropped in Hennepin county mn if they held me past the 72 hour time frame?

The 72 hours were up at 11am, and they did not release me until 4 pm same day. I’m wondering if this is a scenario that violates my rights and would cause a judge to dismiss my case. I can’t afford an attorney, I’m working on getting set up with a sliding scale or low fee attorney, however... View More

Julia Ziegler
Julia Ziegler
answered on Aug 22, 2024

Unfortunately, no. You should be released if they exceed the legal timeline to hold you before seeing a judge, however, dismissal is not a remedy for being held beyond the legal timeframe.

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