Maybe. Colleges may deny admission, or certain loans or financing opportunities may not be available to you if you have a criminal sexual conduct conviction in Minnesota. Learn more.
Yes, there are many ways that job opportunities may be limited or closed to you, depending on the charges, any licensing, and type of work you do. Learn more.
Yes. When you are deciding on a place to live, background checks, registration rules and other restrictions may keep you from being able to buy or rent housing. Learn more.
In Minnesota, it is illegal to have sexual intercourse or contact with a person who is under the influence of any substance or substances to a degree that renders them incapable of consenting or incapable of appreciating, understanding, or controlling the person's conduct. Learn More
Many states have enacted “Romeo and Juliet” exceptions to protect young people from criminal charges as a result of consensual sexual activity with other young people. Minnesota’s laws criminalize any sexual conduct with a child under the age of 13. PERIOD. For children between the ages 13, 14, or 15 the age difference depends on whether there [...]
The age of consent in Minnesota is 16. Statutory rape occurs when a person older than 16-years engages in sexual contact (touching) or sexual penetration with a person under the age of 16. Consent is not a defense in these cases because the laws assume that no one under 16 can give valid consent. If you [...]
A predatory offender may be assigned a Risk Level of I, II, or III. An offender found to be a Risk Level I is considered the LEAST likely to re-offend and only local law enforcement and victims or witnesses are notified of the offenders release or relocation. An offender found to be a Risk Level II [...]
Minnesota classifies all crimes that are sexual in nature into five categories. The categories range from 1st degree through 5th degree with 1st degree being the most serious and 5th degree least serious. In general, 1st and 3rd degree applies to sexual conduct involving sexual penetration of the victim. 2nd, 4th, and 5th degree sexual conduct [...]
Any person convicted of a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Degree Criminal-Sexual-Conduct crime must register as a Predatory Offender for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of lifetime registration. In addition, certain acts under 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct, and Indecent Exposure can result in you being required to register [...]
