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...
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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...
Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct: What is Positional Authority?
ARRESTED FOR SEX CRIMES IN MINNESOTA? CALL US TODAY TO SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY In the definitions of criminal sexual conduct for the state of Minnesota, several conditions make the crime and the penalties more serious, such as using a weapon. One of these conditions is...
Medical Conditions that Mimic Drunk or Drugged Driving
Many prescription and over the counter medications can complicate a charge of DUI or DWI. In addition, some medical conditions and long term consequences of accident and injury can confuse the picture. What can you do to ensure that your case is accurately understood...
Drug-Induced Homicide: When Dealing Becomes Murder
MINNESOTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Despite an increasing acceptance of less harmful drugs like marijuana by society, there is no question that the United States is still in the grips of a drug crisis. Opioids in particular have taken a strong hold and lead to a huge...
Should You Self-Report a Probation Violation?
PROBATION VIOLATION LAWYER MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL When you are sentenced to probation for a crime, that sentence comes with a long list of rules that must be followed. However, as you get to live in your own home with your family, following a bunch of tedious...
What Happens With Juvenile Crimes in Minnesota?
JUVENILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL Although the rates of juveniles placed in detention have dropped in the last couple decades, there is still a concern about juvenile crime. In 2015, the number of juveniles living in a residential placement...