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I drive through bad parts of town to pick up my daughter for her time with me. I do not have a permit to carry. But I do know it's legal to carry at home or between work and home. Could this be applied in an argument where I like to be armed when traveling with my children.
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answered on May 29, 2024
Get a permit. You cannot legally transfer a loaded gun without a permit. You certainly could be charged with carrying in public without a permit and there is no guarantee that anyone is going to simply accept a claim that you acted in self-defense.
Minnesota resident. Want to know if I can let someone who doesn’t regularly reside at my home to use that home address for paperwork?
Opening a bank account, providing KYC for a service, etc.
I understand someone using an address without permission of the property owner is... View More
answered on May 25, 2024
It would really depend on the specifics. It may not be identy theft, but it could be fraud concerning others. If the person is using your address to gain advantages or benefits, both of you could be held accountable.
I was just wondering if there would be any legal problems regarding me going on the school intercom in front of the whole school for a senior prank. I would not say anything abusive, threatening, sexual, or anything that would be of illegal nature.
I live in Minnesota, and just clarifying... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
You probably don't want to do that. There are limits to freedom of speech, as provided by the First Amendment. Without knowing more, if the school is not amused, they could take disciplinary action that could jeopardize graduation. Even worse, if they deem the conduct to be criminal, they... View More
If you are being robbed at gunpoint, but you defend yourself with an illegal glock what would you get charged with
answered on May 4, 2024
You reach out directly to criminal defense attorneys and get one on board immediately. You are facing a potential murder charge here, along with possession of a ghost gun. It also raises the question if you are legally permitted to possess firearms which then creates a potential felon in... View More
If you hypothetically get into a fight with another individual, and they grab their gun but dont shoot it, but you shoot yours, is that a case of self defense? Let's hypothetically say the gun is an illegal firearm, would it still be a self defense case? Or would it be the discharge of an... View More
answered on May 8, 2024
We have statutes and judicial caselaw on self-defense law in Minnesota. Without attempting to cover it all now, suffice it to say that whether a jury or judge accept a defense of self-defense to a charge where applicable, will depend upon all the circumstances. But if we were to assume a... View More
Let's say someone tries to rob you, and they point a gun at you, and in self defense you shoot them, but the gun you used was a ghost glock? Would you be able to get a self defense plea, or would you get charged for both, or would you only recieve a charge for carrying an illegal firearm?
answered on Apr 15, 2024
If a prosecutor charges a person with two different types of crimes: e.g., assault and illegal gun possession, the defendant might raise a defense of self-defense to the assault charge. But that defense would not apply to an illegal gun possession criminal charge. As for a prosecuting... View More
Is an expungement available for a conviction under 609.222 (assault 2nd degree)?
Can firearm rights be restored, even if an expungement is not possible?
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
In Minnesota, expungement may be possible for a conviction under § 609.222 Assault in the 2nd Degree in certain limited circumstances. However, even if expungement is granted, it would not automatically restore firearm rights.
Expungement eligibility depends on the specific facts of the... View More
I have been looking through so many sites and can’t seem to get a reliable answer everything seems to contradict.
answered on Mar 6, 2024
Honestly, I'm not sure if you would be permitted to do so. But I would suggest that things that might be legal aren't necessarily smart to do. Law enforcement is going to be all over you if you are out wandering around open carrying an AR-15 or similar type long gun. Rightly or... View More
I want to make 1:1 hand drawn copies of US currency, and present them as an artwork. I wouldn't be attempting to make them realistic, I would only be drawing them with cheap markers on green copy paper. I want to know if it would be illegal to sell the artwork if somebody was interested in... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Creating hand-drawn copies of U.S. currency, even if not intended to be used as real money, can navigate a fine line legally. Under U.S. law, reproducing currency with the intent to deceive is illegal. However, the law allows for the creation of illustrations of currency under specific conditions,... View More
What are my options for filing a lawsuit against Verizon because one of their employees conspired with and accepted payment from my abusive ex boyfriend for the release of numerous pages of my private cellphone records knowing that my ex boyfriend was not on my account and had no authorization to... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you believe that a Verizon employee conspired with your abusive ex-boyfriend to release your private phone records without your consent, you may have legal grounds to pursue a civil lawsuit. Here are some steps to consider:
1. Consult an Attorney: Start by consulting with an attorney who... View More
Everything I experienced against me were literally federal crimes I’ve tried year after year to get help no one helps.. it’s all about money power and if you have niether than these corporations and legal system law enforcement court system get away with being corrupt including a fbi Agent
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Yes, there are lawyers who take cases against corporations, even in instances involving complex matters like federal crimes, identity theft, and issues with the legal system. These cases can be challenging, but there are attorneys who focus on civil rights, corporate accountability, and similar... View More
The charge placed me on probation and can I sue Dicks Sporting Goods where the video was obtained?
answered on Dec 4, 2023
As you know, the sporting goods store didn't file charges or put you on probation. A case for malicious prosecution or alike isn't easy to win. Finding an attorney could be difficult. Being placed on probation may not add up to much in damages ($.)
My friend got served for felony level property destruction of a vehicle, his court date is coming up and I know he's going to be charged. But how likely is it that will come with jail time?
He poured beer in the oil of a truck and it blew the engine. The friends he was with also did a... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2023
We would need more information to be able to answer that. For example, the question is listed under "federal crimes." Federal crimes are more likely to result in lengthy prison terms that Minnesota state court crimes. When I get a criminal charge dismissed, or an acquittal, my client... 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.
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
The area around my house is within the "1000 Feet" outline in Federal law. Other than being in a vehicle, what exceptions can be made for me exiting my property with a firearm without breaking this law?
answered on Jan 23, 2023
That is an excellent question.
The Federal law that you speak of (18 U.S.C. §§922(q); 921(a)(25)) does indeed prohibit possession of a firearm that is within 1,000 feet of a public or public school, but it does NOT apply to possession of a firearm on private property that is NOT part of... View More
So when I was younger I was diagnosed with low levels of autism and fasd but was before they knew I had adhd and they says that's the real reason I was like that according to state law In Minnesota and federal law you can't own a gun if you've been adjudicated as a mental defect by a... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2022
You should speak directly with an attorney about these issues. On first reading, it doesn't sound as if you would have any legal prohibition on owning or possessing a firearm, but you don't want to put yourself in a bad situation. A legal forum is no substitute for speaking directly... View More
It was hiding in a laundry basket and he was only there for a body only warrant
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Can they do that? Sure. But how they handled the gun might effect whether it was contaminated for DNA testing purposes.
Happened on red lake Indian reservation
answered on Jul 22, 2022
The defendant is looking at 5 years in state court. The sentence could be even longer if the defendant is charged in federal court.
answered on Jul 2, 2022
First get an attorney. Don’t represent yourself. Your attorney can help to minimize any consequences that you might be facing here.
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