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Domestic Violence in Minnesota

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

Domestic violence offenses in Minnesota are unique because in addition to the usual criminal penalties that can be imposed when someone is convicted of a crime, domestic violence offenses also carry several collateral consequences. This can be true even when someone is charged with domestic assault but eventually pleads guilty or is otherwise convicted of

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What If I Was Arrested But Never Charged with a Crime?

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

If you believe you were arrested but not charged with a crime, the first thing you should do is have an attorney help you determine whether this is in fact the case. Sometimes due to mix ups with addresses a person is charged but they do not receive their summons and therefore do not know

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Firearm Offenses in Minnesota

BK Law Group, Criminal Law

The United States Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms. See U.S. Const. amend. II. This generally means that you have the right to own firearms. However, Minnesota law provides limitations on these rights and failing to abide by these limitations can result in serious criminal charges. Certain Convicted Felons

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What is Reasonable and Articulable Suspicion?

Criminal Law

Considering the potentially life-altering effects of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction in Minnesota, it may be beneficial for someone facing a criminal charge of this nature to explore all avenues of defense. When examining possible modes of attack on the state’s case, it is worth determining reasonable and articulable suspicion in the context of

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Can Probation Be Terminated Early in Minnesota?

Criminal Law

Individuals convicted of crimes commonly face periods of probationary supervision. During these stretches, they typically must meet a set of conditions to avoid additional sanctions. While probation can be a valuable chance to steer clear of lengthy incarceration, it can also become an inconvenient, financially onerous burden. A skilled criminal defense attorney could help an

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Levels of Crime in Minnesota

Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a crime in Minnesota, you are likely concerned about what level your charges are and if you will end up with a criminal record because of your case. In Minnesota there are three different levels of criminal offenses and one level of non-criminal infractions. Criminal offenses include felonies, gross

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Drug Charges in Minnesota

Criminal Law

There are five different levels of drug crimes in Minnesota ranging from first to fifth-degree with first degree being the most serious and fifth-degree being the least serious. What level the charge is depends on the controlled substance, the amount of the controlled substance, whether it was possessed or sold, and the criminal history of

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What Happens If I Violate My Probation?

Criminal Law

If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, whether as the result of a plea bargain or conviction at trial, you have likely been required to serve a period of probation. Periods of probation are generally between one and ten years but can be much longer for some serious offenses. In addition to remaining

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What To Do If A Business Partner Is Stealing From the Business

Criminal Law, Litigation

Stealing or commonly referred to as theft is not uncommon in business. Now that you have realized the wrong doing by your business partner(s) you must act quickly, so you will be more likely to recover damages, stolen property and/or money. 4 COMMON TYPES OF THEFT Physical and Intellectual Property Theft Physical theft is self-explanatory;

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