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Category: Felonies

Set Aside Gets Jobs After DHS Disqualification

If you have been disqualified from rendering services to individuals as a result of a crime, you may be eligible for a set aside. Under Minn. Stat. Sec 245C.22 the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) may set aside a disqualification if the commissioner determines the individual has

What does a Minnesota Felony Mean?

A Minnesota felony means that a crime is punishable by at least one year and one day in prison. Many crimes carry the weight of a Minnesota felony. Some common Minnesota felony crimes include: criminal sexual conduct, driving while impaired (four DWI’s in ten years), theft of $1,000.00 or more, murder, and drug possession. Some Minnesota felonies also carry a life in prison sentence.

What You Need to Know about Gun Laws in Minnesota

With an increasing number of states enacting new gun laws, such as conceal-and-carry laws, many people are wondering about status of Minnesota gun laws. Minnesota is one of just a few states without a constitutional provision regarding gun ownership, and because it does not permit conceal-and-carry, permits are required to openly carrying a firearm.

Differences between Misdemeanor and Felony Drunk Driving Charges

Each year, nearly 28,000 people are arrested for DWI, according to Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and one in seven Minnesota drivers has a DWI on his or her record. Unfortunately, some drivers who are charged with a DWI consider the charge to be a traffic offense and fail to take the charges seriously. In fact, there is much confusion about the nature of a DWI charge and the potential impact of a DWI conviction.

What a Drunk Driving Conviction Could Cost You

Charges of drunk driving are nothing to take lightly. In fact, a drunk driving conviction could cost you dearly for years to come – not just in terms of its financial impact, but its impact on your reputation, livelihood, and freedom.
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Does Minnesota Have a Stand Your Ground Law?

It is important you understand the answer to the question, “Does Minnesota have a stand your ground law?” is no. Instead, the state has a duty to retreat law that requires you to make reasonable attempts to escape before using force to defend yourself.
Police holding thief in handcuffs behind. What to Do If You Are Arrested in Minnesota

What to Do If You Are Arrested in Minnesota

Knowing what to do if you are arrested in Minnesota can mean the difference between freedom and serious legal consequences. The first and most crucial thing to do during and after the arrest is to remain calm and cooperative. The next thing to do is to request a lawyer and invoke your right to remain silent, especially if the arresting officers start interrogating you about the alleged crime. You should familiarize yourself with bail and release conditions, be present during court hearings, and follow your lawyer’s instructions.
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What Is a Minnesota Felony Sentence With a Stay of Adjudication?

A Minnesota Felony Sentence of a “Stay of Adjudication” for a felony offense can entirely avoid a conviction, provided you successfully complete probation. With a stay of adjudication: – You plead guilty to a felony level offense. However, the Judge does not “accept” your plea of guilty. You get a Felony Sentence of a “Stay of Adjudication.” What this means is that a conviction for a felony is not entered on your criminal record, provided you successfully complete probation.

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