Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Re: Alcohol sale to minor

I suggest that you hire an attorney. I don't recommend talking to the

prosecutor on your own. I practice law in Mankato. From your zip

code, it doesn't appear that you live anywhere near Mankato. I

suggest you consult with friends or the phone book to find a

competent criminal defense attorney in your locality.

-Herb Kroon

Re: Alcohol sale to minor

Without a criminal defense lawyer representing you, there is little chance you will prevail. I am willing to meet with you for up to an hour to discuss it, for free, and also could then quote you a flat fee for representation if you like. Just call to set up an appointment: 612-677-8331.

As to your specific questions here - it sounds like you are trying to describe the defense of entrapment. "Entrapment" is an affirmative defense that the government created the crime, and the defendant was not pre-disposed to commit the crime. Another defense that your story may imply is a lack of knowledge or intent - mistake of age.

If this happened on the third day of working at the liquor store, I would think that could be argued is evidence of lack of experience, and therefore, would support a defense of mistake of age, a lack of intent, and-or possibly entrapment.

Talking to the prosecutor is unlikely to get you anywhere but convicted. Better to talk to talk criminal defense lawyer!