Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

my father has currently decided to represent himself on his case and he asked me to find out what i can on his rights to represent himself, his case is that his house was raided and got charged for drug trafficing and is now fighting the judge to allow him to go into treatment instead of prison. if you know any information that could prove useful to this case please let me know.


Asked on 1/23/10, 9:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Thank you for the post.

A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. The collateral consequences of a conviction can also be extremely significant and preclude a person from finding employment where background checks are performed.

Often, if you have no prior offenses, a conviction can be avoided with a Stay of Prosecution. A Stay of Prosecution means that the offense is never recorded on your record and stayed for a certain periofd of time to ensure that you do not have another offense.

We can assist you in making sure that your record is not affected.

For a FREE consultation call 612.240.8005.

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Answered on 1/29/10, 10:19 pm


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