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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
In my opinion, a documented lie by a city attorney that is unrelated to the factual basis for a criminal charge probably would not directly result in the dismissal of that charge. This is especially true if if there is probable cause and corroborating evidence to support the charge (a city... View More
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?
answered on Jun 18, 2023
The question, as worded, is unclear. A "crime" is generally the equivalent of an "offense," however.
15 days after the adjudication sentenceing I received a 2nd 5th degree and Dui charge but had started completing requirements of getting probation officer and starting treatment iv completed some of treatment that granted me lower my risk assessment to minimal and have passed required urine test... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2023
Your question is a tad confusing, but it's fair to say that if you committed a 2nd 5th Degree assault 15 days after you were sentenced on a prior matter that you have big problems. If you are convicted of the new offense, you would be in violation of probation. I can only assume that you... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
No, a person with a 609.72.1 conviction for disorderly conduct alone will not cause you to forfeit your Second Amendment rights to own a firearm. If you don't have any other convictions (especially felony convictions) you should still be eligible to have a firearm.
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
This is a good question.
Based on the information you provided, I will answer this under the assumption that Minnesota is the jurisdiction that is using the California conviction to enhance the sentence, and the California conviction was recent (i.e. less than 15 years old). In this case,... View More
Person w/DANCO was arrested and charged two weeks prior in a different county..is it legal for the police to let person w/DANCO go and arrest protected party on false claims of abuse? Protected party was found not guilty also as this was drug out in court
answered on Jun 7, 2023
The police can arrest if they have what in their view is probable cause (a much lower standard of proof than what is needed for conviction). If the person subject to the protective order filed a false report that may be a crime but the decision as to whether to charge belongs to the prosecutor.... View More
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
I have proof against an abuser/drug dealer who's been somehow discrediting me and changing legal docs at court house. If I prove the abuse, it'll prove two deaths are NOT suicide. And struggling getting my Mayo Clinic medical records sent to the VA cuz have proof of abuse! I have been... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you are facing. It sounds like you have been through a lot and are trying to uncover the truth about the deaths of your ex-husband and stepson.
If you believe that the medical examiner's office has sent you a partial police report... View More
I was told to pay it after ten days of it being in the system (it’s been 5 days since the ticket)
To my suprise I received a criminal mandatory traffic court hearing arraignment notice
I’m not sure what happens. I’ve never been in trouble with the law (fully clean criminal... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2023
Most would prefer to keep a speeding ticket off of their Minnesota driver's license record. To accomplish that, the ticketed driver must avoid paying the ticket, and instead set up a "hearing officer" appointment (in the metro area) or a court appearance to discuss settlement... View More
Today I was caught exiting a store with a few goods I did not pay for. Loss prevention came out, I said I would go with them just to please not touch me. The lp grabbed my right arm, twisted it, bent my wrist back, physically pushed me down causing cuts on my knee, held me down by putting his knee... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
You may have a case if you can prove the facts as you allege. Evidence takes many forms, including witness testimony and video. Your medical bills would also be important. The aggressor will undoubtedly have a different account of the event and most likely have evidence. Police contact and charges... View More
My current lawyer doesnt seem to be doing anything. This alleged crime has no proof aside from hearsay and past text confrontations. But the state is pursuing and now it is set for a jury roll call on 06-01 and I don't think it should have even gotten this far without some sort of witness or... View More
answered on May 25, 2023
Usually, as in your case, they need the victim of the assault testifying as to what happened.
A victim’s testimony about an assault she personally experienced isn’t hearsay and can be sufficient standing alone to support a conviction if the jury believes the victim.
It can be... View More
I want to live with reconcile relationship with defendant...and he is not guilty of charges state put on him and I am hoping he is willing to seek counseling so I could be ok with just modified DANCO to allow peaceful contact
answered on May 24, 2023
There is no form or petition for this. A DANCO can only be lifted by a judge.
If you wish to have the DANCO lifted or modified, I would start by reaching out to the victim's advocate assigned to the defendant's case. In almost all domestic violence cases, there is a... View More
I was charged in 2001 with felony terroristic threat and felony assault in the 5 degree.
answered on May 24, 2023
Unfortunately, neither one of these offenses (felony assault & terroristic threats are expungable offenses in the State of Minnesota at this time. You can find a full list of expungable felony offenses here: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609A/full#stat.609A.01.
If you... View More
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
Fighting charges successfully almost always requires hiring a skilled criminal lawyer. You need to also be able to provide witnesses and documentary evidence that supports your version of the truth. WIthout that you will have to rely on the cross examination of the prosecution witnesses and you... View More
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.
Please no judgments, I made a dumb mistake and I very much regret it. But here goes:
I was caught undersigning merchandise at a large retailer, about $180, and the store security stopped me and made me go back to pay for the merchandise so I did, and then I was escorted into a room by... View More
answered on May 7, 2023
No judgments here. We all make mistakes and we as defense lawyers are here to help mitigate the fallout from your mistakes so that you are not defined by them. With that said-
The answer to your question is: it depends. The police officer who took the report and issued the citation will... View More
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A friend (buddy 1) of mine goes to turn himself into jail and has his phone. The cops later search it and find old videos of him and another friend (buddy 2) blowing out bong rips that were sent to one another, privately. Can the cops charge my friend (buddy 2) with anything?... View More
answered on May 5, 2023
Unlikely that Buddy #2 would be charged.
If Buddy #2 was some sort of accomplice to the crime that Buddy #1 turned himself in for or was part of a conspiracy with Buddy #2, or the two were part of a drug conspiracy, then yeah, possibly. It also depends on how old the videos are (statute of... View More
I was walking about 100 yards from my car to a liquor store and was stopped and told I needed to put my hands above my head, I did a double take because I didn't know they were talking to me (why would they bc I wasn't doing anything shady) they found some drugs but not a lot.
answered on Apr 29, 2023
This is a great question. As a general matter, a person who is walking down the street minding their own business is entitled to Fourth Amendment protection, which protects people from "unreasonable searches and seizures" by the government. What you are describing sounds like a Terry... View More
I feel like they would be because "brandishing" isn't necessarily tied to a firearm as far as I could tell.
answered on Apr 27, 2023
If you threaten some on with a weapon capable of causing harm, that could expose you to the possibility of facing a criminal charge. Since a magazine is not a weapon or capable of causing harm, it's difficult to imagine a scenario where a person holding a magazine could be the basis for an... View More
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