Burglary is the crime of entering a residence or dwelling without permission with the intent of committing a crime. Oftentimes the perpetrator is hoping to steal items or goods, but as long as their intent was to commit a crime, they can be hit with a burglary charge. As you might imagine, entering a building […]
The Difference Between Burglary, Robbery and Theft in Minnesota
Burglary, robbery and theft are three terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are actually three different crimes. So which of the three is the most serious, and how can you be charged with each crime? We explain the differences between burglary, robbery and theft in Minnesota in today’s blog. Burglary, Robbery and Theft […]
Residential Burglary Penalties in Minnesota
Breaking into a residential home or attempting to break into someone’s property carries serious penalties in Minnesota, which is why you should always hire a defense lawyer in the event that you end up facing burglary charges. Below, we take a look at the crime of burglary in Minnesota, and the potential penalties for those […]
Burglary Penalties in Minnesota
Many people believe the crime of burglary is defined as breaking into a residence a stealing someone else’s property, but that’s not necessarily the case. In it’s least criminal degree (4th), Minnesota defines the act of burglary as: Entering a building without consent with intent to commit a misdemeanor other than stealing, or entering a […]
Fairy Tale Law: Little Red Riding Hood
The story of Little Red Riding Hood has many versions, ranging from the tame to the most violent. Today, we’re going to tell our own version of the classic tale and explore the relationship to Minnesota criminal conduct laws. One day, a beautiful woman named Red Riding Hood set off through the forest to visit […]
