Woman with permit to carry was shot by her two-year-old son

A mother was killed by her two-year-old son in Spokane, Washington. Veronica Rutledge had a concealed weapons permit and had a gun with her in her purse. She was shopping at Wal-Mart when her son went into her purse and shot her in the head. The gun was zipped into a pouch in her purse. The manager of the store was able to take the gun from her son before evacuating the customers. Unfortunately, Rutledge died immediately from the gunshot. 7% of Idaho residents have concealed weapon permits.

In Minnesota, individuals can obtain a permit to carry a weapon through the sheriff’s office in the county they reside in. Individuals interested in obtaining a permit to carry must be 21 years old, must complete an application, must not be prohibited from carrying a weapon, and cannot be on the criminal gang investigation system. The individual must live in the county where the permit is being requested and individuals must provide a certificate of completion of firearms training. In Minnesota a person who carries, holds, or possessors a pistol without first having obtained a permit to carry is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense would be categorized as a felony.

If you have been charged with failure to obtain a permit to carry, contact Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys. Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys offers free consultations. A criminal attorney will be able to evaluate the evidence against you and negotiate an offer with the prosecutor. Max Keller will take your case to trial depending on the facts and circumstances of your case. A criminal attorney can also help individuals with the process of obtaining a permit to carry. Max Keller is a criminal attorney and had 17 years of experience. Our office is located downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Call 952-913-1421 today.

Max Keller has won countless jury trial cases involving misdemeanors and felonies, sex crimes, and DWI’s. He is a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, which only allows the top 50 criminal defense attorneys in the state as members. Max is a frequent speaker at CLE’s and is often asked for advice by other defense attorneys across Minnesota.

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What to Do If You Have Been Charged with a Criminal Offense

Stay calm and compose after getting accused of a crime but not charged in Minneapolis, MN. Do not discuss the facts of your case with anyone, including your relatives and family members. Hire a criminal defense attorney with a demonstrated record of winning cases like yours. Your attorney will discuss your rights, guide you on how to cooperate with law enforcement within the legal boundaries, and build a solid defense strategy to fight the charges you could face in the future.
Expungement and sealing of records in Minnesota affect how your criminal history appears to government agencies and the public. The main difference between the two legal actions is that expungement permanently removes past arrests, criminal charges, or convictions from private and public databases, while sealing hides the criminal record from the public. Courts, government entities, and law enforcement agencies can access sealed criminal records.
Minnesota recently passed a public safety bill that brings sweeping changes to the state’s juvenile justice system. While minors sometimes run afoul of the law, the juvenile justice system seeks to account for the differences between children and adults. Therefore, while the penalties for adults convicted of crimes focus on punishment, those for juveniles are aimed at diversion and restorative practices.