Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Unlawful Assembly (609.705), Disorderly Conduct (609.72)

There was a riot at Minnesota State University in Mankato MN. At around 3:30AM I walked out of an apartment building where there was rioting happening. Everyone has basically disbanded and only riot police in the area walking around. Not participating in the riot or under any influence of any kind, I proceeded--name removed--walk from apartment that I was in--name removed--go--name removed--another apartment which was a friends apartment for the remainder of the evening/day. A friend was with me. While walking--name removed--the apartment we were approached by riot police, asked where we were going and then was told that we were going--name removed--jail. All we were doing was trying--name removed--get home. About 40 other people were arrested that night, most on similiar incident that they were just walking and trying--name removed--get home. Question is that should I get a PD or should I get a PA. Also I am absoulety certain that I commited no crime in walking on the sidewalk while trying--name removed--get home. I am wondering what i should do? Also I might quailify for a PD because I have no job.


Asked on 10/06/03, 3:22 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

J. Chris Carpenter Harvey and Carpenter

Re: Unlawful Assembly (609.705), Disorderly Conduct (609.72)

Public defenders are very good attorneys, but they are also very busy

attorneys. You get much more personal attention from a private

attorney. No matter waht, I urge you to get an attorney.

I don't charge for half hour in office consultation.

-Herb Kroon

Mankato, MN

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Answered on 10/06/03, 2:22 pm
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Unlawful Assembly (609.705), Disorderly Conduct (609.72)

You should consider fighting the charge to the greatest extent possible, which necessarily means having a good criminal defense lawyer to represent you. Public Defenders are generally good lawyers. A good private defense lawyer should have a lighter caseload, and be able to put more time and effort into your case.

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Answered on 10/06/03, 5:54 pm


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