Assault and Self-Defense Laws in Minnesota & Duty to Retreat Assault is a serious crime and Minnesota, specifically, has some of the toughest penalties in the nation. There are five degrees of assault in Minnesota, not including domestic assault. The degrees range from first being the most serious, to fifth being the least serious. In [...]
Minnesota's New Second Chance Law Effective January 1, 2015 Minnesota’s new Second Chance Law will overhaul the current expungement law. Expungement is a court-ordered sealing of a person’s criminal record. A person’s criminal record contains anything from criminal investigative and arrest data to criminal charges, citations and convictions. It is important [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Call an Attorney Do you have a problem that may be a legal issue? Are you unsure whether your issue requires an attorney’s assistance? You may be worried about the cost, or what you might hear when your case is reviewed. Consulting with an attorney immediately can save you money, relieve [...]
