If you are facing criminal charges in Steele County, whether in Owatonna 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 Steele County.
Talk to a Steele County criminal defense lawyer now. Free and confidential, available 24/7. Call (612) 441-4417.
Where your Steele County case is heard
All Minnesota criminal cases, felonies and misdemeanors alike, are heard in District Court, and Steele County cases are handled at the county courthouse in Owatonna, 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 Steele 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 Steele 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 Steele County
Martine Law defends criminal cases across Owatonna and all of Steele County. Free, confidential consultation, available around the clock.
Call (612) 441-4417 for a free, confidential consultation with a Steele County criminal defense lawyer.
Related: Minnesota Criminal Defense.