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Minneapolis attorney, Thomas Harrigan, has represented criminal defendants in misdemeanor defense cases for over 26 years. Most of Mr. Harrigan’s clients find themselves involved in the criminal justice system for the first time in their lives and have no idea how serious and long lasting the consequences can be for a misdemeanor conviction. Thomas Harrigan has represented defendants in a variety of charges. Some of the typical charges faced by Thomas Harrigan’s clients include the following:

Driving Offenses 

1) Auto Accident issues such as failure to stop for an accident, failure to give information after an accident or failure to report an accident. Minnesota Statute 169.13

2) Reckless or Careless Driving. Minnesota Statute 169.13 

3) Driving While Impaired. Minnesota Statute 169A.20

   A) Second Degree. Minnesota Statute 169A.25                  

   B) Third Degree. Minnesota Statute 169A.26

   C) Fourth Degree. Minnesota Statute 169A.27

4) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing. Minnesota Statute 169A.20

   See Also: Chemical Tests For Intoxication. Minnesota Statute 169A.51

5) Failure to Stop for School Bus. Minnesota Statute 169.444

6) Failure to Produce Proof of Insurance. Minnesota Statute 169.791

Minor Alcohol Purchase/Sale Offenses

1) Minor Consumption. Minnesota Statute 340A.503

2) Minor Alcohol Purchase. Minnesota Statute 340A.503

3) Minor Possession of Alcohol. Minnesota Statute 340A.503

4) Minor Misrepresentation of Age. Minnesota Statute 340A.503

5) Sale to Person Under 21. Minnesota Statute 340A.503

Assault Offenses

1) Assault in the Fifth Degree. Minnesota Statute 609.224

2) Domestic Assault. Minnesota Statute 609.2242

Trespass/ Disorderly Conduct Offenses

1) Dwelling Trespass. Minnesota Statute 609.605

2) School Property Trespass. Minnesota Statute 609.605

3 Agricultural Land Trespass. Minnesota Statute 609.605

4) Disorderly Conduct. Minnesota Statute 609.72

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