Our firm recently handled a case involving a medical doctor who was charged with threats of violence and second-degree assault. In this article, we talk all about the case and how we avoided a conviction. Hopefully, this gives others an idea of how to work around a...
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Stay of Imposition in Minnesota: Lawyer Explains
Stay of imposition is a legal decision that can have a significant impact on the lives of those sentenced for criminal offenses in Minnesota. It is important to understand what a stay of imposition means, how it works, and its implications. What is a Stay of...
Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct: Not Guilty — Trial Criminal Defense Lawyer Ryan Pacyga
Navigating criminal sexual conduct charges is not easy — it needs to be done with care and diligence to ensure the success of the case. Even the smallest pieces of evidence can be extremely helpful in a case and help the accused get a not-guilty verdict. In this blog,...
Criminal Lawyer Speaks: What Can Be Done If I’m Guilty?
The criminal justice system is not always about the prosecution and a defense lawyer arguing it out in court, the former with the goal of convicting the accused and the latter hoping for an acquittal. There are some instances when a case is smooth-flowing, mainly...
Minnesota Threats of Violence Part 2: A Lawyer Explains
A person charged with threats of violence will have to go through the judicial process to determine if they are guilty of the alleged crime or not. In court, they will be judged by a jury, i.e. a carefully selected group of unbiased people without interest or stake in...
Threats of Violence: Minnesota Lawyer Explains
Under Minnesota Statute 609.713 are provisions on threats of violence that punish three subdivisions of threats. This blog explains Minnesota’s statutes involving threats of violence, discussing the three subdivisions, the transit threats defense, and reasons a lawyer...
Should I Talk to My Loved One in Jail?
Jail can be a very lonely place for its inmates. Time moves slowly, and every second feels like an entire age. Something that can greatly help inmates pass the time and feel better is talking to their loved ones on the phone — but this can be dangerous if this one...
Juvenile Criminal Sexual Conduct DISMISSAL in Minnesota
Juvenile criminal sexual conduct charges can change the course of a child’s life forever, which is why navigating it carefully and correctly is crucial. One small mistake or a single detail missed can significantly alter not just the case, but the child’s future....