MINNESOTA CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT ATTORNEY JENNIFER SPEAS In the state of Minnesota, Criminal Sexual Conduct charges are categorized in 5 different degrees. 1st degree is arguably the most serious charge and they rank down to the 5th degree which typically involves...
Year: 2018
Get Help for Minneapolis Gross Misdemeanors
Minneapolis Gross Misdemeanors In Minnesota, a gross misdemeanor is any crime that is not a felony or a misdemeanor. The maximum fine imposed for a gross misdemeanor is $3,000, and the maximum jail time is one year. Unlike other states that define any crime that...
How a Presence of a Gun Effects Other Criminal Charges
MINNESOTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER JENNIFER SPEAS It is a dangerous world out there, and many have sought to take their personal safety into their own hands in the form of a gun. However, carrying a gun without taking the proper steps to have a concealed carry permit...
Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Charges in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Minnesota has enacted a number of laws to try and protect young people and those who have been trafficked, while continuing to criminalize sex for hire. What are the Safe Harbor laws, and how does Minnesota deal with sex trafficking...
Do You Need a Lawyer If a Child Brought a Knife to School?
MINNESOTA JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY Having a pocket knife is a useful tool. For some teens, getting a pocket knife of their own may be something of a rite of passage. They can use it during hunting season or as a tool for a variety of outdoor tasks. However,...
Does Mental Illness Affect Violent Crime Cases?
MINNEAPOLIS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER JENNIFER SPEAS The insanity defense – if there is one legal maneuver that everyone knows, it is the insanity defense. This is kind of baffling considering the insanity defense is very rarely utilized. However, while not always...
Transporting and Possession of Firearms in Vehicles: Current Minnesota Law
MINNESOTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JENNIFER SPEAS Transporting and possession of firearms in vehicles remains a contentious issue in Minnesota. Current law is that people who are restricted from possession of firearms cannot have control over a firearm in the...
Can a Past Charge of Domestic Violence Be Used as Evidence in a New Charge?
CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MINNESOTA? CALL JENNIFER SPEAS TODAY! When it comes to the realm of the law, it is your fundamental right to have a trial without any preconceived biased about your spread onto the jury. This is why in most legal cases, your prior bad...
How Alcohol Affects Consent in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases
CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN MINNESOTA? CONTACT JENNIFER SPEAS! Covered under the broad charge of criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota, rape is a very serious crime to be accused of and can ruin your life if convicted. However, some accused of rape are not...
#MeToo? – Defending Against False Sexual Assault Claims
CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT? CONTACT JENNIFER SPEAS TODAY The rise of the #MeToo campaign on social media has brought to light a lot of sexual abuse that has gone on for years unreported, empowering a number of women to face their tormentors. However, like any good...