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There are various consequences associated with a criminal conviction. Some of the most common penalties include time behind bars, expensive fines, damage to personal reputation and more. One of the most common is probation, which is a sanction ordered as part of a defendant’s sentence to take place for a specific amount of time. Probation […]
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A sexual assault allegation, even when false, usually has far-reaching consequences. It can ruin your reputation and endanger your livelihood. If the prosecution convinces the court that you are guilty, you will likely face jail time and severe penalties. Such an accusation can put you in a precarious position where one wrong move will likely
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Criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota covers all sexual offenses. The state classifies criminal sexual conduct into five categories, using varying degrees. The rankings determine the seriousness of the crime and the severity of the resulting punishment. Criminal sexual conduct in the first and third degrees are crimes where the offender sexually penetrated the victim. Criminal
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The thought of spending five, 10 or even 20 years behind bars in a Minnesota prison is daunting. It’s a fact, however, that not every person who goes to prison is guilty of a crime. Police officers, judges and juries can make mistakes. Federal crimes typically carry harsher penalties than state-level offenses. To secure the
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Minnesota law enforcement recently arrested a man accused of setting fires at two local mosques. The man is facing arson charges related to these incidents, as well as charges for vandalizing a police patrol car. Arson Charges Filed in Minnesota Mosque Fires Law enforcement claims to have surveillance evidence showing the man filling a fuel
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If someone is arrested in Minnesota and winds up facing criminal charges, the outcome of the case may have a significant impact on the accused individual’s private and professional life. Depending on the type of charges, such as drug crimes, DUI or a violent offense, the collateral effects of the circumstances can be far-reaching and
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Facing criminal charges is a threat to your future interests, regardless of the specific types of charges you are facing. If you are facing criminal allegations of theft, it is in your interests to take your situation seriously, developing a defense strategy that will allow you to effectively confront the case against you. The first
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If you get a traffic ticket or face charges for a minor crime in Minnesota, you might be able to resolve the issue without long-lasting consequences, even if you are convicted. Some cases are far more serious, with repercussions that could change your whole life. For instance, if you have a federal criminal case, you
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If a Minnesota police officer asks to enter your home to have a look around or requests that you step out of your vehicle, then proceeds to look under the seats or in the glove compartment, your Fourth Amendment rights are relevant to the situation. Firstly, you do not have to let a police officer
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If Minnesota police pull a motorist over, any number of issues may arise to escalate the situation. Even if the initial reason for the stop is something relatively minor, such as a brake light not functioning or the officer issuing a speeding ticket, things might go from bad to worse for a driver if a
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