St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our St. Paul criminal defense attorneys know how the courts work. We have been involved in the Minnesota and Wisconsin court systems for so long that we are well-versed in their rules and operations. We also know what to expect at every stage of a criminal case and can help navigate the complexities of your matter.

In addition to our familiarity with the court system, we also know the prosecution. These are the people who attempt to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and we are aware of how aggressively they will pursue a charge. Recognizing the strategies prosecutors use allows us to create strong defenses on behalf of our clients.

We handle a range of criminal cases, including:

• Assault: This offense involves attempting to make another fear bodily harm or death or intentionally injuring another. Various defenses can be raised in assault cases, such as self-defense or mistaken identity. A skilled criminal defense lawyer in St. Paul can evaluate the case and determine how to challenge the accusation.
• Domestic assault: A domestic assault arrest and charge can arise when an individual is accused of harming a family or household member. Unfortunately, there are situations in which a report of such an offense is made based on false allegations. Depending on the circumstances, one way to fight the charge is by proving that the alleged victim was trying to get the upper hand in some other legal matter and falsely accused the defendant.
• Drug crimes: Controlled substance offenses include manufacturing, selling, or possessing drugs or drug paraphernalia. Defenses that can be mounted in these cases include, but are not limited to, the defendant did not possess drugs, the substance was not a drug, or the defendant was mistakenly identified as the offender.
• DWI: This offense is categorized into four degrees and can be a felony or misdemeanor. Ways to fight the charge include demonstrating that factors other than alcohol consumption contributed to a BAC over the legal limit or the defendant was subject to an unlawful stop and/or arrest.
• Expungements: This legal vehicle allows those convicted of crimes to seek relief from various hurdles by having qualifying offenses cleared from their criminal records.
• Murder: In Minnesota, murder is categorized as first-, second-, or third-degree. In some cases, defenses such as mistaken identity or justifiable taking of another’s life can be raised.
• Robbery: This offense involves the unlawful taking of another’s property using force, fear, or threats. The defendant, with the help of their St. Paul criminal defense attorney, may be able to challenge the accusation by showing, for example, that they were not the one who took the property.
• Sex crimes: These offenses include criminal sexual conduct, possession or distribution of child pornography, and solicitation of prostitution. The defenses vary depending on the act involved.
• Traffic violations: A person could be ticketed for various types of conduct, such as speeding, careless driving, or failing to obey a traffic control sign or device. The defendant may be able to fight the citation by challenging the officer’s observations or demonstrating that the violation was an honest mistake.
• Violent crimes: Violent crimes include offenses such as murder, manslaughter, assault, robbery, domestic violence, and kidnapping. The defenses that can be raised depend on the situation.