Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

this woman forged a check worth $50,000.00 . the check was issued in her mothers name. however her mother passed away in March '09. There are siblings also who have been cheated out of this inheritance. the woman lives in Minnesota but the check was issue in Wisconsin from the state it was a Bonds check that was returned because her mother put monies up for someones bond. however the person pleaded guilty and so I guess the money was returned. this woman has no previous criminal history that I'm aware of.


Asked on 1/24/10, 3:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Thank you for the post.

I am not sure what you specific question may be. A theft offense can be very serious. Any theft over $1000 is considered a felony. With no prior record, the disposition depeds on the nature of the case. Often, a felony may be avoided. 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.

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


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