If you are facing criminal charges in Stearns County, whether in St. Cloud or elsewhere in the county, an arrest is not a conviction and the first days matter. Martine Law defends misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies throughout Stearns County.
Talk to a Stearns County criminal defense lawyer now. Free and confidential, available 24/7. Call (612) 441-4417.
Where your Stearns County case is heard
All Minnesota criminal cases, felonies and misdemeanors alike, are heard in District Court, and Stearns County cases are handled at the county courthouse in St. Cloud, the county seat. Knowing the local judges and prosecutors is part of a real defense.
How Minnesota grades criminal offenses
| Level | Maximum jail or prison | Maximum fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | 90 days | $1,000 |
| Gross misdemeanor | 364 days | $3,000 |
| Felony | More than one year, set by the specific offense | Set by the offense |
Minnesota grades DWI separately, from fourth degree (a misdemeanor) up to first degree (a felony punishable by up to 7 years), under Minnesota Statutes section 169A.
Charges we defend in Stearns County
- DWI and DUI
- Assault and domestic violence
- Drug charges
- Theft and property crimes
- Criminal sexual conduct and sex crimes
- Orders for protection and harassment restraining orders
How a Stearns County criminal defense lawyer defends the case
- Test the stop, search, and arrest. Evidence obtained in violation of your rights can be suppressed.
- Examine the State’s evidence at every stage.
- Protect your record through dismissals, diversion, and, where eligible, expungement.
- Negotiate from strength, and try the case when needed.
Why Martine Law in Stearns County
Martine Law defends criminal cases across St. Cloud and all of Stearns County. Free, confidential consultation, available around the clock.
Call (612) 441-4417 for a free, confidential consultation with a Stearns County criminal defense lawyer.
Related: Minnesota Criminal Defense.