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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.
answered on May 5, 2022
This is something law enforcement would help with. Call the relevant authorities.
I was driving freinds car he was with got pulled over charged me with dui and 3rd deg. Pos. In prohibited zone..i gave blood sample and was clea...pos was for a syringe the found in shifting compartment under case around shifter
answered on Feb 2, 2022
The results of the blood test are completely irrelevant as to whether they can charge you with possession of the syringe. They are unrelated to each other. You should get an attorney to represent you on the possession charge. It is at least a gross misdemeanor, maybe even a felony. Do not... View More
Back in 02 I came up positive on a drug test.. I was brought in to Cid headquarters and they said that I was gonna have a felony on my record... then they kicked me out... but I think it was a cover for something they thought I did but couldn't prove
answered on Dec 20, 2021
This question needs to be asked in a military law forum or in a Germany criminal law forum. Minnesota law would not apply to this situation.
My felony drops to a misdemenor when probation is completed. My probation will be complete in the next 3 months and want to know if i can purchase and own firearms or not, or if I can have my rights restored
answered on Aug 23, 2021
That depends what you were convicted of and whether it is a crime of violence. The question is impossible to answer without that information.
On going as we speak and every moment I am trying to seek legal representation and consultation im a continued victim of a criminal enterprise. I need a downtown lawyer to discuss legal strategy. The alleged perpetrators actions was not only criminal in its intent but deadly in its execution. I... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2021
You should report any criminal activity to police. For a civil lawsuit, you should consult directly with a personal injury attorney.
My son testified and ther getting out after 10 years.a third party said jf they dont fint my son I could be in danger.there very dangerous
answered on Feb 15, 2021
Your post doesn't make sense. You should consult directly with an attorney for help with your situation.
If I take the blame for their crime to save them, can the prison sentence be removed?
answered on Jan 16, 2021
If you take the blame, you also take the consequences - including a potential prison sentence. Pleading guilty to something you didn’t do is a terrible idea. Get an attorney on board to help you.
If I am convicted in CA state court, then after I've been sentenced to 4 yrs in prison, but before I've began to serve this sentence the judge lets me out on bond pending appeal. While out on bond pending appeal I'm arrested for a federal offense, convicted and sentenced for said... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2021
This is a question best asked and answered in a California criminal law forum. But concurrent vs. consecutive is usually determined by the second court that sentences you. The bigger issue that you will run into is how California determines credit. For example, if this happened in Minnesota with... View More
such as in; fraud, or the defendant of the witchcraft area?
answered on Nov 27, 2020
The information on how to run a criminal background check in Missouri can be found at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/crimRecChk.html
My son sold a half gram of heroin to someone in a treatment center and he overdosed but is alright now. The problem also is he lives in Moorhead MN and the treatment center is Fargo ND. They say it is trafficking and said that unless he works with them they will push for life in a federal prison.... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2020
I know the circumstances of my client's cases. But I don't have the facts on other cases. In general however, drug crime penalties are cruel and severe. And in federal court, some drug crimes can result in life imprisonment sentences. So caution would be prudent. But drug police... View More
re My Dad's case. I was wondering if someone could look into the case to see if it was unfair and I understand it may be difficult do to the coronavirus pandemic and I do not have any money because I am only 13 years of age so unless you accept pocket change I understand if you cannot look... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2020
I would encourage you to talk to your mom or other adult family member to ask them to help you work on this. There are things you could do, together, to look into the matter. But it will be difficult for a juvenile to do those things without help from a trusted adult family member. Also, I would... View More
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