Minnesota Felony Defense Lawyer
A felony charge in Minnesota is punishable by over one year, to life, imprisonment, and a maximum fine, as specified by statute.
Felonies are the most serious of all criminal charges and are prosecuted aggressively. Common felony charges include murder, drug trafficking, rape, assault, arson and robbery.
Call (763) 323-6555, or contact us by e-mail, to schedule a free consultation. Protect your rights if you’ve been charged with a felony.
In all felony cases, the county attorney (not the city attorney) will prosecute. In particularly serious matters, the Minnesota Attorney General will get involved.
Working with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense lawyer is one of the most important things you can do if you’ve been charged with a felony. Because you may face an extended term of imprisonment, acting quickly, and working with an attorney who can help you avoid a conviction, is crucial.
Because a felony is the most serious type of criminal charge a defendant may face, there are many hearings involved. After an arrest for a felony in Minnesota, bail and release conditions will be set. The next step will be an arraignment, which is the defendant’s first court appearance. The court will inform the defendant of the charges he or she is facing.
After arraignment, the defendant will face what is called an “omnibus” hearing. This offers the defense the opportunity to challenge probable cause, and evidence that has been illegally secured against the defendant.
Next, a pre-trial hearing will be set. At this hearing, the defense and prosecution will try to negotiate a plea bargain. If a plea bargain is not reached, the case will go to trial.
A conviction for felony will impact your ability to secure employment, obtain student loans, serve in the military, vote, and possess a firearm, among other things. It is also far more difficult to expunge a felony conviction than a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor. These cases are serious and should be handled by a qualified defense attorney.
ALWAYS A FREE CONSULTATION
It is important to act swiftly after you’ve been arrested, or charged with a felony. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the better able we will be to gather evidence, interview essential witnesses, and to address other important elements of your case.
Call our law firm now for a free consultation with one of our experienced Minnesota felony defense attorneys: (763) 323-6555.
Client Testimonial: “I had a great experience working with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. I especially appreciated how Jason took the time to understand the history of my case and listened to all of my concerns. Jason always made me feel like my case was important to him and he took the time to answer all of my questions. His thorough research and quality writing resulted in a great outcome for me. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Jason and his team.” – Karen B., Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Our Minnesota felony defense lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.
We defend those accused of a felony in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Sherburne, Wright, Scott, Dakota, Chisago, Washington and Isanti County.
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