Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

If charged with two counts, count one is a felony (threat), count two is a misdemeanor (assault), can you plead not guilty to the felony and guilty to the misdemeanor, or do you have to plead the same (guilty or not guilty) to both?


Asked on 3/27/17, 11:52 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

People charged with a crime may plead guilty to one offense and not another. If you face an issue, please seek qualified attorney counsel now. TRICIA DWYER ESQ

TRICIA DWYER ESQ & ASSOC PLLC

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Answered on 3/27/17, 12:11 pm
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

It is common for criminal cases to be resolved with a plea to one charge, and dismissal of other charges. However, it would be foolish to consider a guilty plea to anything without first retaining and consulting your own criminal defense lawyer, at length. You are welcome to call me for a discussion over the phone.

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Answered on 3/27/17, 12:29 pm


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