Though “sexual assault” and “sexual battery” are common terms referring to certain sex crimes, many people ask us what these terms mean. What’s the difference between sexual assault and sexual battery? Do they have different punishments in Minnesota? Here’s an overview of the definitions and penalties for sexual battery and sexual assault. How does Minnesota…
In Minnesota, soliciting prostitutes is a criminal offense. Under Minnesota Statutes §609-324, it’s illegal for any person to attempt to hire a person over 18 years of age for sexual intercourse or contact. Getting accused or arrested for soliciting prostitution can result in serious criminal charges. It can harm personal relationships, cause shame, and pose…
Using force on someone often constitutes a crime, but in some instances, it can be legally justifiable as self-defense. In a nutshell, self-defense is when you use force to protect yourself or your property from imminent harm. However, there are certain conditions for self-defense to be lawful. To learn about Minnesota’s self-defense rules, read the…
The most serious driving-related offense in Minnesota is criminal vehicular homicide (called vehicular manslaughter in other states). Under Minnesota Statutes §609.2112, criminal vehicular homicide is causing the death of a person or unborn child through: gross negligence while operating a vehicle, OR ordinary negligence while operating a vehicle, combined with a DUI violation or a…
While drug-related charges are quite common, they should not be taken lightly. In Minnesota, even a small amount of certain controlled substances could constitute a 5th-degree drug crime, potentially leading to a felony conviction or a gross misdemeanor penalized with years in prison and steep fines. If you or a loved one has been convicted…
Being questioned by the police can be extremely nerve-wracking. Many people believe that if you have nothing to hide, you should just cooperate with authorities all the way. But there is often doubt on how police handle questionings and interrogations, with regards to the rights of an individual. You want to cooperate, and at the…
If you have been arrested on a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Minnesota with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, you will receive a notice and order of a driver’s license revocation. The length of the revocation, and whether you can get a limited driver’s license in the meantime, will depend on…
About 2 to 10 percent of sexual assault accusations are false, reports the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. While this may not seem like a huge statistic, to the accused a false rape allegation can bring immense and sometimes irreparable consequences. The alleged perpetrator could face criminal prosecution, with the risk of losing their freedom…
Under Minnesota law, the consequences of a criminal sexual conduct conviction can be severe. Convictions can be punishable with lengthy prison terms, large fines, and registration as a predatory offender (with some exceptions for 5th degree gross misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct). If you have been charged with criminal sexual conduct, you will be facing steep…
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