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Criminal Defense Misdemeanors

What Qualifies as a Misdemeanor Offense Under Criminal Law Standards in Minnesota

If you are trying to understand the misdemeanor definition in Minnesota, it refers to lower-level criminal…

Martine LawMay 5, 2026

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Criminal Defense Sex Crimes

What Role Rape-Shield Rules Play in Minnesota Sex Crime Trials

In Minnesota sex crime trials, rape-shield rules limit when evidence about an alleged victim’s prior sexual…

Martine LawMay 1, 2026

Assault Criminal Defense

When A Traffic Stop Location Affects Court Jurisdiction in Minnesota DWI Cases

The location of a traffic stop determines which Minnesota court has authority over a DWI case.…

Martine LawApril 30, 2026

Criminal Defense Theft

What Legally Counts as Theft by Deception in Minnesota Criminal Cases

Minnesota theft by false representation requires more than inaccurate information or a broken agreement. Under section…

Martine LawApril 27, 2026

Assault Criminal Defense

How Police Classify Alleged Weapons During a Minnesota Assault Investigation

If you are involved in an assault investigation, how police apply assault weapon classification in Minnesota…

Martine LawApril 23, 2026

Criminal Defense Theft

Who Can be Considered an Accomplice in a Minnesota Theft Offense

You can be liable for a Minnesota theft committed by someone else if you intentionally help…

Martine LawApril 18, 2026

Criminal Defense Theft

Theft of Services: What It Means in MN, TX and NC

Theft of services explained: intent and dollar thresholds in Minnesota, Texas and North Carolina.

Martine LawApril 17, 2026

Assault Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor vs. Felony Assault in Minnesota: What’s the Difference?

In Minnesota, the main difference between misdemeanor and felony assault is the level of injury and…

Martine LawDecember 15, 2025

Criminal Defense DWI

What happens to Your Driver’s License after a DWI Charge in Minnesota?

A DWI charge can raise a question: ‘Am I going to lose my license?’ It makes…

Martine LawDecember 15, 2025

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Assault Criminal Defense

Assault Charges in Minnesota Based Only On Fear or Threats, Not Physical Injury

Yes. Minnesota assault can be charged without physical contact or injury. For assault based on fear,…

Martine LawDecember 15, 2025

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