Category: Criminal Defense

In some cases, nursing professionals may have a formal complaint filed against them, but it's possible to survive this complaint and avoid losing their professional licenses.

If an individual is charged with identity theft in Minnesota, this crime is punishable under state and federal law as both a state and federal crime. Prior to 1998, identity theft was treated as a state crime, in cases known as "false personation." Today, these crimes are also federal crimes that carry more serious legal repercussions.

While shoplifting is a serious crime in Minnesota, conspiracy to commit shoplifting may enhance shoplifting charges in the state.

Throughout Minnesota, people have used medical marijuana to help treat ailments since the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research Act, but there are some changes to keep in mind in 2021.

United States laws protect against police harassment and illegal vehicle stops without a valid reason.

The death of George Floyd led to thousands of nationwide protests where protesters were arrested and slapped with serious assault charges.

Acts that deliberately degrade or inflict pain or injury on prisoners and punishments that are disproportionate to the crime are considered cruel and unusual punishments under the Eighth Amendment.

In Minnesota, carjacking is charged as a simple or aggravated robbery with a possible prison sentence of up to 10 years. If aggravating factors apply, the prison sentence can double.