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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: I'm being accused of arson. I was signed in at a county library and my public defender said they weren't about to verify

Im being accused of arson. the exact time this allegedly occurred (which mind you-building is still there) I was signed in @ a county library & logged in on one of their computers. Directly before & after library I was @ adjacent building the county community action building meeting w/ a... View More

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Nov 14, 2024

Arson doesn’t require that you entirely burn down a building. Arson is intentionally setting the building on fire. Whether it burns down or not is immaterial.

The cops aren’t generally going to track down and verify every alleged alibi that a suspect tells them about. I’m not sure...
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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Can I carry a gun while picking up my daughter?

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.

Ideally, I... View More

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Employment Law and Banking for Minnesota on
Q: If someone has my permission, could they legally use my address for banks accounts, etc., or is it still fraud? MN

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

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
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.

3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Communications Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Hello, I would like to go on the school intercom on the last day of school for my senior prank. Any legal consequences?

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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: What happens if you kill someone who tries to rob you with a gun, but you kill them with a ghost glock

If you are being robbed at gunpoint, but you defend yourself with an illegal glock what would you get charged with

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Hypothetically, if you get into a scuffel with another individual, and they grab their gun is that enough for Selfdefens

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

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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

3 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: What happens if you defend yourself with an illegal gun?

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?

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Can firearm rights be restored, even if an expungement is not possible?

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?

James L. Arrasmith
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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...
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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Can you open carry an AR with you conceal and carry permit?

I have been looking through so many sites and can’t seem to get a reliable answer everything seems to contradict.

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for Minnesota on
Q: Do any lawyers go up against corporations

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

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Can I sue for lack of propable cause file 73-CR-22-7977 dismissed ,gross misdemeanor theft?

The charge placed me on probation and can I sue Dicks Sporting Goods where the video was obtained?

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
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 ($.)

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Minnesota on
Q: How likely is jail time for a first offense felony property destruction in Minnesota?

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

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can having a 609.72.1 disorderly conduct conviction on my record ban me from having guns federally?
Sarah Gad
Sarah Gad
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.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: If someone brandished a loaded magazine at me instead of their actual firearm... would they still be guilty of a felony?

I feel like they would be because "brandishing" isn't necessarily tied to a firearm as far as I could tell.

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Permit to carry while living in a school zone. How may I exit my property without breaking the law?

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?

Sarah Gad
Sarah Gad
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Hi I'm 18 turning 19. I want to get a gun for target shooting but have had a history of anger when younger ages 4-14

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

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Can a cop touch and hold a gun in the air after he found it during a body only warrant?

It was hiding in a laundry basket and he was only there for a body only warrant

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: How.many.years.can.you.get for a felon in possession of a firearm? It was a AR-15 gun and this happened on the red lake

Happened on red lake Indian reservation

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: Iv made a mistake that can cause me 5years in jail how can I prove to the judge and prosecutor I’m a good person
Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Federal Crimes for Minnesota on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need for catching a stalker?
Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on May 5, 2022

This is something law enforcement would help with. Call the relevant authorities.

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