Types Of Theft Crimes

The statement of the victim is going to have an incredible impact on how the prosecutor looks at the case and looks at you. This is why you may feel as if you need to walk on eggshells when it comes to the accusation. The slightest mistake could lead to a conviction.

• Burglary
• Auto theft
• Robbery, including armed robbery
• Receiving stolen goods
• Shoplifting
• Arson
• Malicious destruction of property
• Criminal mischief
• Criminal trespass
• Juvenile offenses
• White collar theft
• Theft of services
• Theft by deception
• Theft by unlawful taking
• Theft by extortion
• Passing bad checks
• Forgery
• Credit card fraud
• Theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivery by mistake
• Internet theft
• Computer Theft

Depending on the degree of the offense and any unique circumstances that are surrounding your case, it is recommended that you enter a plea of not guilty when you go to trial. If there is some merit to the charges, then the recommendation is that a plea bargain be worked out with the prosecutor or there may be a move to have the charges dismissed completely.

The Four Degrees of Burglary

There are four degrees of burglary in the state of Minnesota. They are as follows:

First Degree Burglary – Entering a structure without consent with the intent to commit a crime. An individual can receive a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $35,000.

Second Degree Burglary – Entering a dwelling, a bank, or a pharmacy with the intent to commit a crime. The penalty can be up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $20,000.

Third Degree Burglary – Entering a structure with the intent to steal or commit a misdemeanor or felony while inside the building. The penalty can be up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

Fourth Degree Burglary – Entering a building with the intent to commit a misdemeanor other than stealing. The penalty can be up to a year in jail and up to $3,000 in fines.

Theft Lawyer Brooklyn Park

When you have been accused of theft of any kind, you need to seek out a MN Theft attorney who is experienced with Minnesota theft law and will provide you with an aggressive defense. Call the Law Firm of Martin S. Azarian at 952-975-0663 for your free initial telephone consultation. You will find that your case will receive the attention that it needs from the very beginning.

When you’ve been arrested for a DWI (Driving While Impaired) in the Twin Cities or anywhere in Minnesota and you will need an experienced DWI attorney in Minnesota.

Do not be lulled into thinking that a first time DWI is not a serious crime. There are over 45,000 DWI arrests in Minnesota every year. Judges and prosecutors take DWIs very seriously and they listen to groups like MADD when sentencing a DWI offender. Judges will not show you any sympathy just because you say: “it’s my first offense”. Prosecutors are asking for jail time, even for first time offenders and if you were speeding, involved in an accident, had a high blood-alcohol reading, judges are putting first time offenders in jail.

It is important that your rights are protected under the DUI/DWI law in Minnesota and that you are treated fairly.

The Difference Between Driving While Impaired and Over .08

Driving While Impaired does not require a specific blood alcohol level. All a prosecutor has to prove is that the office observed some indication that driver was driving while impaired after the consumption alcohol or some other chemical.

Over .08 stands for “driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. Notice that there is no mention of impairment. The mere presence of alcohol resulting in test result of .08 or more is a crime and triggers the automatic loss of your driving privileges and may result in the forfeiture of your car, and impoundment of your plates.

Minnesota Driving While Impaired/ Over. 08 Penalties

Loss of Driving Privileges: Usually the first penalty you will feel is the loss of your driving privileges. Other penalties can include the impoundment (destruction) of your plates and possible forfeiture of your automobile. The State of Minnesota can and will take away your driving privileges within seven days of your arrest even before you have had a hearing or stepped inside a courtroom.

What is worse, if you do not take immediate action by filing a Petition for Judicial Determination (look at the back of your seven day temporary license) within thirty days of your revocation the DWI will appear on your driving record and you will lose your privilege to drive for at least 90 days.

Do not confuse your court date with the loss of driving privileges. Your criminal court date has NOTHING to do with the loss of your driver’s license, forfeiture of your car or destruction of your plates.

YOU HAVE RIGHTS! BUT YOU HAVE TO ACT FAST.

The first step in fighting a DWI or obtaining the best possible outcome is to retain an attorney with may years of DWI defense experience! Martin S. Azarian, P.A. has been practicing DWI defense for 22 years. You have important rights, but you must act fast. Remember, your temporary driver’s license is good for only seven days. Wait too long and you will lose your ability to drive a car. Also, you have only thirty days to challenge a DWI. Wait too long and the DWI will appear on your driving record. Don’t wait to go to court, it will be too late.

CAN I GET MY FULL DRIVER’S LICENSE and PLATES REINSTATED?

Yes, in some counties you can have your driver’s license and plates reinstated almost immediately. But you have to call Martin S. Azarian, P.A. immediately. Martin S. Azarian can have your FULL driving privileges reinstated almost immediately.

As for the criminal penalties a first time DWI offender is looking at:

· $1,000 fine and/or 90 days in jail for a 4th Degree DWI with no aggravating factors.

Criminal penalties for second DWI within ten years of the first DWI are:

· Minimum 30-day sentence, minimum $900.00 fine. Maximum $3,000 fine, maximum jail sentence is one year.

Criminal penalties for a third DWI within ten years are:

· Minimum 90-day sentence, minimum $900.00 fine. Maximum $3,000 fine, maximum jail sentence is one year.

Criminal penalties for a fourth DWI within ten years are:

· Minimum 36 months, $14,000 fine and/or up to 7 years in prison for a 1st Degree DWI.

Twin Cities DWI/DUI lawyer

If you have been charged with a DWI offense you need an aggressive, trusted, honest, knowledgeable attorney; Martin S. Azarian. The Law Firm of Martin S. Azarian brings 22 years of experience to your case. Martin Azarian doesn’t farm out your case to a lesser, experienced attorney. He does not have “just admitted” attorneys on his staff, or inexperienced attorneys in his office. He does not need to add years from lesser-experienced attorneys to make him seem more experienced. When you retain him, you get his 22 years of courtroom experience. Period! What you need is aggressive representation that can achieve the best possible outcome for you. Whether this is your first, second offense, your third, or your fourth, you need proper representation, so call the Minnesota defense attorney who cares about your case at 952-451-4987 for your free initial telephone consultation.

In most cases, an accusation of domestic assault results in Order for Protections, which are restraining orders. The court cases can also be quite lengthy and there is a great deal of pain that is experienced by everyone. It is important to have an attorney who understands the delicate nature of such cases and will dedicate the necessary effort for the best possible income.

What is Domestic Assault?

Minnesota Domestic Assault laws state that domestic assault is the act of harming someone within the household or some kind of domestic relationship exists. This can be a spouse, a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend, or an ex spouse. This also covers children and children of individuals living within the home. There also doesn’t have to be a relationship beyond friendship as long as the individuals are living under the same roof.

Domestic assault also covers the following in First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Degree Assault:

• Any domestic assault claim
• Terroristic threats or claims
• Violation of an Order for Protection
• Child abuse or child neglect
• Kidnapping and false imprisonment
• Felony strangulation
• Malicious punishment of a child
• Claims of aggravated assault
• Criminal sexual conduct
• Verbal abuse

What Are The Penalties?

There are varying degrees in which the assault charges are classified. First Degree Domestic Assault is the most severe of the categories and Fifth Degree is the least severe. The penalties themselves can vary based on the offense itself. There are fines and consequences that go as far as prison time. Court ordered counseling and rehabilitation is also a possibility. It all depends upon the circumstances surrounding the assault itself and how severe the action committed was.

Although domestic abuse is usually considered to be physical, it can also be emotional. It can be rather difficult to prove non-physical forms of abuse. This is why you need not pursue your case on your own. If you do, some very valuable points could be missed and they could be the difference between being convicted and having charges dismissed.

Domestic Assault Lawyer Brooklyn Park

When you need the proper representation by your side, you need an experienced MN domestic assault lawyer to focus on your case. Call the Law Firm of Martin S. Azarian at 952-975-0663 for your free initial telephone consultation. Make sure you consult with an attorney before you say anything in your case so that your words cannot be used against you in a court of law. You need to have experience by your side and Martin S. Azarian brings 21 years to your case.