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Drive By Shooting Ruled “Victimless” Crime By Mn Supreme Court
Unbelievable. Not only has the Minnesota Supreme Court made drive-by shooting a “victimless crime,” the Court sentenced a man to 9 years in prison for simply handing a gun to another. And the worst of it: no one was shot. Only minor property damage resulted. Drive-by shooting refers to an incident in which someone fires […]
Child Porn: Example Of Federal Vs State Sentencing
The federal criminal system is generally more punitive than State court. This case is a good example: The feds charged this defendant for producing and possessing several pornographic images of children, and the state simultaneously charged the defendant with the sexual assault of one of the children depicted in the pornographic images. The facts of […]
Can I Use Lethal Force To Defend My Home?
Every State has different laws regarding what amount of force you can use to defend your home. Some States require you to retreat before you use any force. Others do not. Some States limit the amount of force you can use depending on the circumstances. Others do not. In Minnesota, the law permits you to […]
Breath Test/Source Code Update July 2011
If you were arrested for DWI/DUI in Minnesota sometime between 2007 and 2011 and you took the Intoxilyzer (breath) test, odds are we filed a Source Code challenge for you. Many cases were consolidated statewide to a district court judge. His task was to decide whether the Intoxilyzer results were admissible in evidence. For the […]
Brady Obligations: Make Sure Your Lawyer Gets All Of The Evidence!
Due process. These two words are the cornerstone of the American justice system. So what exactly is due process? Simply, due process requires that the laws and legal processes be fair. When the government treats a person unfairly, due process has been violated . Due process takes on many shapes; however, for the purpose of […]
2010 MN Department Of Public Safety Crime Report
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reports biennially to the Governor and Legislature regarding crime rates and the handling of crimes and criminals by law enforcement in Minnesota. It showed that violent crimes and property crimes were down slightly. A good defense lawyer will use these statistics to support a motion for downward dispositional departure, […]
2 Men In Minnesota Sentenced For Drug Felonies
Two men were recently sentenced for serious drug crimes. The two individuals who committed felony drug crimes are ages 30 and 43. Still, any individuals in Minnesota who are accused of felonies are always presumed innocent until and unless their guilt can be proved in court. The 30-year-old man ended up being sentenced to a total of 52 […]
Minnesota Man Accused of Multiple Felonies in Group Home
A 21-year-old Minnesota caregiver has been accused of multiple felonies after allegedly assaulting two residents at a group home. Authorities arrested the man after he voluntarily turned himself in, leading to charges including third-degree criminal sexual conduct. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison, a $60,000 fine, or both. According to […]
Accusation Of Medical Fraud Can Have Serious Consequences
Any criminal conviction can result in major penalties. However, if you are a caregiver or a medical provider in Minnesota, you realize that your career is at risk if you end up being charged with fraud. For this reason, it is critical that you consult an attorney right away if you are accused of engaging […]
Could Your Minneapolis Impaired Driving Charge Be A Felony?
In the hierarchy of what criminal offenses are the most serious, offenses that stem from driving often don’t seem as serious as offenses that have victims, like theft or assault. As a result, some people think that any driving offense, even impaired driving charges, aren’t very serious concerns. These people may be in for a […]
Suspicion of Multiple Felonies Leads to Charges Against MN Man
Suspicion of multiple felonies has led to serious charges against a 22-year-old Minneapolis man, who now faces 13 counts of voter fraud. Authorities in Hennepin County have issued a warrant for his arrest, but he remains at large. Once apprehended, he is expected to seek legal representation in criminal court. According to the information provided […]
Media
Attorney Ryan Pacyga On Espn’s “Outside The Lines” Noted criminal defense attorney Ryan Pacyga appeared on the ESPN program ” Outside the Lines.” The discussion centered on issues surrounding the problems with the lack of due process for Title IX investigations and hearings. Attorney Pacyga’s client Reggie Lynch has been suspended from the University of Minnesota […]
Charges Of Felonies May Result From Physical Attacks
A man in Minnesota was recently accused of punching another individual outside of a political rally in mid-October. He now faces a charge of felony assault in the third degree. However, like any other individuals accused of felonies, he is presumed innocent unless prosecutors can prove his guilt in a court of law. In the […]
11 In Minnesota Face Medicaid Fraud Charges
Eleven people currently face criminal charges for allegedly scheming to steal from the Medicaid program in Minnesota. The 11 individuals who allegedly committed fraud are said to have attempted to steal over $800,000. According to authorities, these individuals were involved in nine separate fraud cases in the state involving Medicaid. Both local police officers and the […]
Unexpected Fraud Charges: What You Should Do
Unexpected Fraud Charges: When “Rule-Bending” Becomes Criminal In the competitive landscape of the United States, the pursuit of success can sometimes lead to unexpected fraud charges. Many professionals may attempt to get ahead in business by engaging in what they perceive as minor rule-bending, unaware that these practices could constitute federal or felony offenses. Professionals […]