Minnesota law defines burglary as an act where a person “enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a crime.” Minnesota actually has four levels of burglary, as a Fourth Degree burglary charge doesn’t even involve stealing, whereas a First Degree burglary charge carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in […]
Should I Hire A Lawyer If I’m Guilty?
If you’ve been arrested for a crime and you know you’re guilty, you’re probably thinking your best option is to just plead guilty and ask for leniency from the judge. While that may appear to be admirable, that’s far from your best decision. Today, we share some reasons why it is in your best interest […]
Tips For Getting Someone Out Of Jail After An Arrest
Nobody wants to get a phone call that their loved one has been arrested and thrown in jail, but that’s the reality for a number of families each and every night here in Minnesota. Even if you’ve helped someone get out of jail before, the circumstances may be very different this time around, and that […]
Types of Criminal Sentences in Minnesota
Despite what you may see on your favorite crime show on television, there’s more to a sentence than just a guilty verdict. In Minnesota, there are four main types of criminal sentences. There is a stay of adjudication, a stay of imposition, a stay of execution and executed sentences. We explain what all four of […]
Sex Trafficking Leader Gets 12 Years in Prison
The last of four defendants in an international sex trafficking ring that had roots in Minnesota has been sentenced for her role in the crime. Sophia Wang Navas, 50, was sentenced in Washington County District Court on Friday to twelve and a half years in prison for her role in the international sex trafficking ring. […]
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