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What You Should Know about Being Charged with Minnesota Robbery
What You Should Know about Being Charged with Minnesota Robbery
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Category: Robbery

 

Recently, robbery has been in the news quite a bit.

 

A man was drugged and robbed at gunpoint in Minneapolis. Another was held up at AV Tobacco in Apple Valley. Why do these stories matter? Because when a particular crime starts to feel like it is exploding across our state, law enforcement officials tend to treat those charged with it more harshly as a way of showing the public that they’re fighting the surge. 

 

This is bad


MN Robbery Suspect Claimed He Was Armed – How Does That Impact Charges?
MN Robbery Suspect Claimed He Was Armed – How Does That Impact Charges?
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Robbery is a serious crime in Minnesota, and the exact charges can vary based on the circumstances – one example being whether or not the perpetrator is armed with a dangerous weapon… or even just says they are.

 

Take, for instance, the recent robbery that happened at a Northern Minnesota convenience store. A white male wearing a black hood, face covering, and green vest entered the store and gave a note to one of the clerks. The note demanded


Simple Robbery Not So Simple to Defend in MN
Simple Robbery Not So Simple to Defend in MN
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Category: Robbery | Theft Crimes

Robbery in Minnesota isn’t a simple crime. If you commit robbery, what you are charged with will be determined by the circumstances of the alleged crime.

 

No matter what you’re charged with, however, robbery is a felony act. If convicted, you can lose fundamental rights such as the right to vote or possess a firearm in the future.

 

Simple robbery may be the least serious robbery charge you can face in Minnesota, but it’s still serious and complicated


Could Your Minnesota Teen Be Charged for Halloween Celebrating?
Could Your Minnesota Teen Be Charged for Halloween Celebrating?
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Halloween can be harmless fun for your teen. However, if they get involved in the wrong kinds of activities over the holiday, he or she could be arrested.

 

In this post, we’ll cover the most common activities that get Minnesota teens in trouble with the law. We’ll also tell you what you can do if your teen gets arrested and charged with a juvenile crime.

 

Common Halloween Activities that Result in Teen Arrests

 

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Minnesota Robbery Charges: What You Can Do to Beat Them
Minnesota Robbery Charges: What You Can Do to Beat Them
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Category: Robbery

A robbery charge in Minnesota is serious business. Even defendants who are convicted on simple robbery charges may be sentenced to up to 10 years behind bars and receive a fine of up to $20,000.

 

That’s why, if you have been charged with robbery, it is important to start building your defense strategy right away. It is possible to beat a Minnesota robbery charge, but you will need to take the time to learn Minnesota’s laws and reach out


Rash of Robberies Across Minnesota: What Penalties Do Suspects Face?
Rash of Robberies Across Minnesota: What Penalties Do Suspects Face?
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Category: Robbery

 

A recent rash of Minnesota robberies could result in various charges and penalties for the alleged offenders. In this post, we’ll look at these recent incidents, then discuss Minnesota charges and penalties for robbery.

 

Recent Robbery Cases in Minnesota

 

On Feb. 15, three people were robbed in St. Cloud at gunpoint. One woman and two men were robbed by two male suspects. One suspect displayed a handgun. As part of the incident, an assault occurred that


Simple vs. Aggravated Robbery in Minnesota
Simple vs. Aggravated Robbery in Minnesota
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Category: Robbery

When you hear the word “robbery,” what do you think of? Ski masks? Bank robbers? Outlaws? The portrayals of robbers and robberies may look dramatic on television and in movies, but the real stories of robberies aren’t so glamorous.

 

Take the story of Minnesota representative Dennis Smith. A few weeks ago, he was walking around Grand Avenue in St. Paul after signing a bill into law that he co-authored. As he headed toward his car, a man approached,


MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

 

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