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Can You Get Domestic Assault Charges Dropped in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 
Can You Get Domestic Assault Charges Dropped in Minnesota

Domestic assault is assault towards a member of the defendant’s household. Many charges of domestic assault start from small arguments between household members. But no matter how simply it starts, domestic assault is a criminal charge, and the alleged victim can’t drop the charges even if they feel the situation has been resolved. This is…

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What is a First-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Thursday, May 11th, 2023 
What is a First-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

A first-degree drug crime is a felony and the most serious level of offense in Minnesota. It encompasses various types of offenses including selling, possessing, and manufacturing controlled substances. Minnesota Statutes Section 152.021 imposes heavy penalties for this level of crime, with prison sentences going up to 40 years. If you’re accused of or charged…

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What is a Second-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Thursday, April 27th, 2023 
What is a Second-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Second-degree drug crimes are a felony in Minnesota, punishable up to 40 years in prison and a half million dollars in fines. Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.022, selling or possessing a certain amount of a controlled substance may constitute a second-degree crime, which is the second most serious level of offense in the state. Minnesota’s…

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What is a Third-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 
What is a Third-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Having or selling certain amounts of controlled substances can constitute a third-degree drug crime in Minnesota. Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.023, this is a felony punishable with up to 20 years’ imprisonment plus hefty fines. Minnesota has strict and wide-ranging laws against drugs. Many people have been charged with serious felonies just because controlled substances…

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What is a Fourth-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Friday, April 14th, 2023 
What is a Fourth-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

A fourth-degree drug crime is still a felony in Minnesota. Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.024, a person convicted of this crime could face a 15-year prison sentence plus fines.  If you’re charged with or arrested for a felony drug offense, call our trusted defense attorney immediately. Minnesota state law is relatively broad in what it…

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What is a Fifth-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Monday, April 3rd, 2023 
What is a Fifth-Degree Drug Charge in Minnesota?

A fifth-degree drug crime is the least serious level of offense under Minnesota law, but it can still result in severe punishments such as prison time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Many individuals have unfortunately faced this charge under the state’s broad-reaching drug laws. A person could be charged in situations involving prescription drugs…

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Open Carry Laws in Minnesota

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 
Open Carry Laws in Minnesota

Gun laws vary widely from state to state, and whether you’re a resident or a visitor, it’s important to understand these laws before carrying a firearm in a certain state. In Minnesota, open carrying of a firearm is legal as long as the person has a permit. However, there are exceptions and related regulations. The…

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What is Fourth-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 
What is Fourth-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota has four degrees of severity, with the first degree being the most serious and the fourth being least serious. Though Minnesota considers fourth-degree DWI a misdemeanor offense, it still comes with criminal consequences that can greatly affect the life of a convicted driver. Here’s what…

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What is Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Monday, December 12th, 2022 
What is Third-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota. Though this is less severe than a felony DWI, it is more serious than a simple misdemeanor, with penalties that include jail time, fines, and license revocation. If you are charged with a third-degree DWI, contact an experienced defense attorney to protect your rights…

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What is Second-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Posted by Jeff Dean 
· Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 
What is Second-Degree DWI in Minnesota?

Second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) is the second most serious level of DWI in Minnesota. It is a gross misdemeanor with similar punishments as those of third-degree DWI. One significant difference, however, is that second-degree DWI has harsher minimum penalties: a convicted driver could get a longer mandatory jail sentence and have their vehicle forfeited….

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