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...
Month: December 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,...