Family and custody issues can escalate in a hurry when former couples fail to see eye to eye, and every year we hear about instances where one parent fails to return children to the other parent as stipulated by a custody agreement. One party oftentimes feels justified in keeping the children from the other, but […]
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The Difference Between Kidnapping, Abduction and False Imprisonment
Kidnapping is oftentimes used as a catch-all term to describe the act of taking a person against their will. However, when someone is taken against their will and the perpetrator is caught, the police will often charge the person with additional crimes like abduction and false imprisonment. So in today’s blog, we hope to give […]
When Does Intent Matter In Criminal Cases?
Intent is oftentimes a key aspect of a criminal charge. Some charges require specific intent in order for the crime to be committed, while others do not require any intent at all. These are known as strict liability cases, and they only require the prosecution to prove that you in fact committed the act in […]
What Crimes Require You To Register As A Sex Offender In Minnesota?
Certain criminal convictions come with with requirement that the individual at the center of the case register as a sex offender. In Minnesota, this is known as the Predatory Offender Registry, and a number of different convictions require an individual to register with the POR. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some […]
Will A Felony Ever Drop Off My Record?
A felony is the most serious type of criminal charge that a person can face. Not only will it come with fines, the possibility of jail time and a host of other potential penalties, that conviction can hang on your criminal record and cause more problems down the road when you apply for employment or […]
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