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Originally I was charged with finical felony card fraud and a 5th degree possession but they have dropped the fraud charge and are only charging me with the possession because in my discovery they said they have no evidence I committed any crime. I was arrested in a hotel room that was fraudulently... View More 
answered on Dec 19, 2024
In some cases, the real issue is whether the defendant will be burdened with a criminal conviction record or not. If the goal is to avoid a "conviction," discuss way to do this with your lawyer.
Was charged with 5th degree possession of a controlled substance in 2022 the sentence details state I was given 30 days in jail which was stayed and a stay of imposition, fast forward to 2024, have had zero violations the case was up for review and now the county attorney is trying to say a year... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
The stay of imposition meant that if you successfully completed probation, that the matter would've become a misdemeanor. However, if you violated probation, the stay of imposition could be vacated and there would be a stayed sentence of one year and one day on a lower level felony like a... View More
I live in Minnesota and my partner and I are wanting to have a very quick and casual wedding. We have an officiant already but don't want to invite anyone to the short ceremony. Can we have 2 witnesses attend virtually over Zoom or Skype? In Minnesota, the witnesses have to sign the... View More
I was left penniless and homeless in July 2023. I thought the judge would be fair so represented myself but my ex spent 40k on an attorney and the results are not great. He's now withholding my children and my belongings from me. I haven't spoken to my children in 4 months, and I was... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
For him to spend $40,000 on attorneys and you nothing seems unusual. I am sorry, but you cannot expect an attorney to donate > $40,000 in legal services to clean up this situation for you. I am not even sure how much can be done. I suggest you hire a lawyer to evaluate your situation to see... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
The right of the search warrant authorizes law enforcement to be in the location to search and seize items of evidentiary value. I don't know that there would need to be a specific authorization for additional people present, for example the alleged victim, if they have the alleged victim... View More
I recently found out my nursing is opening up my mail from the county i live in to see if there is information they need.
I have not received these letters myself. They have my mail. Two big things happened here to bring this problem to my attention. I am mentally able to take of myself,... View More
Side, who resides in NC, Northstar kinship foster placement I believe it was called, however a little over 2 years ago, she returned my son back to me, to MN, she just couldn't handle him anymore, he became to much in other words, and I wanted nothing more then to have my son back, she got him... View More
HR offers no help, always says she is busy. Too much to list here
My electric was shut off back in April of 2024 due to the amount I was being charged. Well I was finally able to get my electric reconnected beginning part of November 2024 after having to come up with about $3800.00 not to mention they are now charging me an extra $45 a month for every month that... View More
My partner works as a early child care teacher, came to a manager asked them for an easier day cause they have had a very hard time emotionally, was then reprimanded for work attedance and told "Grow up"(in a gender specific phrase) in response they broke down and said "this is not... View More
I was charged almost $3 to pay my monthly hoa dues when I payed with a check. My understanding is that it is illegal since there is no processing fee for checks
All related members male owns the home and since june female have been staying there on and off. owner has since been in jail beginning of Nov, on the the 5th asked if female could cover house payment and bills. By the 7th the next of kin was given legal reprehensive and changed locks to house and... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2024
You will need to be honest and forthright in front of the judge. You should know the factors the judge will be considering and your responses inside and out. Since I know nothing about your specific circumstances, there's not much I can add. My best to you. Rob Kane Eagan Attorney.
Got pulled over in july and was given a warning, and in november i got a summons to appear...
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Four months to file a complaint is not outside the statute of limitations.
answered on Nov 28, 2024
How is the police officer supposed to verify your permit to carry if you don't identify yourself?
it is 2024 and he still hasn't stated the qudro - what can I do - we had no lawyers - he lives in MN I live in TX
answered on Nov 23, 2024
You will need to enforce the judgment like any other judgment. Was the QDRO signed by the judge or was it just mentioned in the settlement agreement? Without reading the judgment, I don't know you best course of action. My best regards.
answered on Nov 22, 2024
Unfortunately, you don't give me much information to go on. I assume their his children too. If not, you don't have to worry about anything. Otherwise, has it been established he is the father? Are you extremely well off where money isn't an issue? Much more information would be... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2024
Suing a city is a complex endeavor. The process differs from suing a company. You don't mention why you want to sue the city. That makes a difference.
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