Category: Felonies

Former offenders often find it hard to get employment or housing in Minnesota due to discrimination. Fortunately, several community organizations in the state are committed to helping felons reintegrate into society by enabling them to develop employable skills, obtain gainful employment, and secure housing. 

History shows that racist policing has been around for at least 100 years in America. In 1919, the state militia was called in on the South Side of Chicago during race riots going on in the city.

nnesota's presumptive sentencing guidelines determine a felony offender's punishment based on the severity of the crime and the offender's criminal history.

People who are framed for crimes they didn't commit often spend years in prison if the truth is not revealed and accepted in a court of law.

Drugs with the highest potential for harm and abuse carry the harshest penalties in Minnesota.

Criminal cases often involve plea deals where a defendant receives a reduced sentence for pleading guilty to one or more crimes.

Charges of breaking and entering can quickly escalate to burglary charges whether any additional crimes were actually committed or not.

Enhanceable crimes can increase sentences and penalties, turning a misdemeanor charge into a felony charge for a defendant.