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Minneapolis, MN - Misdemeanor Criminal
Defense Attorney
Thomas G. Harrigan
Misdemeanor
Questions & Answers
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What is a Misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a lower degree
crime such as Careless Driving (169.13), Driving While Impaired (169A.20), Minor Consumption (340A.503), Domestic Assault (609.2242), or Disorderly Conduct (609.72) that generally do not warrant
severe penalties, but normally involve fines, jail
time and probation requirements.
What are the types of
Misdemeanors?
In Minnesota there are three
types of Misdemeanors:
1) Petty
Misdemeanor (e.g.: Driving Citation).
2)
Misdemeanor (e.g.: First Time Driving While
Impaired).
3) Gross
Misdemeanor e.g.: Repeat Driving While Impaired)
What are the penalties
for Misdemeanors?
Petty misdemeanors generally
involve payment of a fine or citation (ticket)
amount. Misdemeanors can result in up to 90 days in
jail and a fine of up to $1,000 in addition to
probation requirements. Gross Misdemeanors can
result in up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to
$3,000 in addition to probation requirements.
Should I have an
attorney for a Misdemeanor charge?
If you are required to go to
Court on a Misdemeanor charge you should have an
attorney to be sure that your rights are being
properly protected. The consequences of going to
Court on a criminal charge without legal
representation can be serious and long lasting. A
conviction or guilty plea will often result in
immediate fines and jail time, but may also have
long term affects on employment opportunities,
insurance rates, driving privileges and various
other unforeseen consequences.
What will it cost to
hire Thomas Harrigan as my attorney?
The cost of hiring Thomas Harrigan to represent you
in your Misdemeanor charge is minimal compared to
the potential cost of being unrepresented in
Criminal Court. The Internet Retainer Rate
in a typical Misdemeanor Defense case in the
Minneapolis, MN area is $1,195.00 for
representation through Pre-Trial. [Most cases are
resolved at or before the Pre-Trial proceeding.]
The Internet Retainer Rate for a
typical Gross Misdemeanor Defense case (through
Pre-Trial) in the Minneapolis, MN area is
$1495.00.
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