Welfare Fraud: Hernnepin County Crminal Charges

If you receive public assistance, you might receive benefits like compensation from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or direct cash assistance. To obtain these benefits you have to go before a social worker and discuss your case. Making any false claims during that visit could result in a charge for welfare fraud if your obtain benefits you don't deserve because of them.

Welfare fraud is described as making a false statement or misrepresenting your situation in a way that affects your eligibility. For example, if your spouse works but you do not, claiming that your home has no income since you have no income is a misrepresentation of your circumstances.  If this is discovered --- you could be charged with fraud.  And, you should speak to an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.  

That being said --- you must KNOW that you're committing a fraud to be convicted of it. For instance, if you ACCIDENTALLY inform the social worker that you brought in $10,000 in income last year but the true amount was $11,000, it might have been a simple mistake due to a misplaced pay stub or forgotten hobby income.  On the other hand, claiming you only made $1,000 when you know you made $10,000 is fraudulent.

Penalties for Welfare Fraud?

 If you get caught cheating the system, you will lose your cash assistance, subsidized child care or SNAP benefits for a period of time. On a first offense, you'll lose cash assistance and subsidized child care for six months, while you'll lose SNAP for a year. The penalties only affect the person who committed the fraud, not any other family members, which helps protect innocent parties from losing their benefits.Accusations of welfare fraud put your benefits at risk and could impact your life significantly. Always take your correct pay stubs and information to the social workers, so you are certain of the information you provide.

Need help with a Welfare Fraud case - call the Rolloff Law Office for FREE INFORMATION: (612) 234-1165

Minnesota Domestic Assault Attorney

An investigation (and allegations) of domestic assault within the home may often lead to a criminal charge.  If you have been cited for as much, it is important to get information from an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

Domestic Assault

In addition to criminal charges, a crime related to domestic violence could also result in the issuance of a civil restraining order. 

The law setting forth what constitutes the Crime of Domestic Assault --- explains that one has committed a misdemeanor if his or her intended action is to create fear of imminent physical harm or death in a family member.

Family Member 

According to the law a family or household members can include the following:

• Spouses and ex-spouses of the defendant
• Children and parents of the defendant
• Any person related by blood, such as siblings
• House-mates or past house-mates
• Co-parent to a child of defendant
• Pregnant woman if defendant is the alleged father

Also --- when someone is sexually involved with another ... that person is also considered covered family member for the purposes of domestic assault crimes.

It is also a violation if he or she purposely does exact or does attempt to exact bodily harm on someone in the family.
 

If you are looking for help --- please feel free to contact the Rolloff Law Office to get Free Answers: (612) 234-1165

Minnesota Prostitution Charges (Explained)

Law Enforcement Departments in Minnesota have increased their enforcement of Minnesota’s Prostitution Laws.   They regularly conduct STINGS on the internet, using phony advertising in Backpage for example.   These increase during conventions and events like the 2018 Super Bowl.   If you have been caught up in something like this --- you should contact an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer. 

What Is Prostitution in Minnesota?

Prostitution is defined as the act of engaging, agreeing to or offering to engage in sexual contact or sexual penetration for a fee. Prostitution is closely connected to solicitation, pandering, loitering with the intent to prostitute and sex trafficking. Some of the charges that you may be facing if arrested for prostitution include:

• Engaging in any sexual activity for moneyLoitering in a public place with the intent to prostitute;
• Induce (or solicit) an individual to practice prostitution;
• Promotes the prostitution of an individual (pimping);
• Receives profit that it is derived from the prostitution, or the promotion of the prostitution, of an individual of any age; and
• Prostitutes in a school or park zone.

Any prostitution charge/conviction is a serious criminal offense that should not be taken lightly. 

Whether you are the patron or the prostitute, you could be looking at severe fines and prison time if you are found guilty. If you are facing any accusation related to prostitution or solicitation, your first step should be to contact a qualified Minnesota Prostitution Lawyer.

If you are busted as a customer, promoter (alleged human trafficking) or as a person engaging in prostitution, it goes beyond the penalties.   There is embarrassment.   Further, there are often underlying chemical or emotional issues which the court will expect to be addressed.   You need an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer at your side during these difficult times.  

Contact The Rolloff Law Office for a confidential telephone consultation: (612) 234-1165. There is no fee until you hire us.  We represent individuals charged with prostitution throughout Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties.

Minnesota Juvenile Drinking and Driving (Explained)

In the State of Minnesota, the laws for Juvenile Drunk Driving differ from those for adults --- and all too often, the accused will not simply receive a slap on the wrist. 

Frankly, because these persons are still in the beginnings of their driving lives, courts - hoping to deter future offenses - often will come down hard.  This is why it is important to talk to an experienced Minnesota Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer. 

Minnesota’s Not a Drop Alcohol Law

Furthermore, for minors that have a higher blood alcohol content than just a trace, they will find that they face higher punishments. So those above the limit of .08 will have a higher punishment than someone with .02 and those with a blood alcohol content of .16 will face even greater punishments than that.

When it comes to minors and alcohol, there two primary laws that dictate what punishments they will face. While the zero tolerance policy of the state of Minnesota dictates they will be punished, these laws dictate what those punishments will be.

This law specifically targets juveniles that are below the age of 18 who get behind the wheel while under the influence. Punishments for violations of Vanessa’s Law include:

• They cannot obtain a license or learner’s permit until age 18
• Must pay up to $680 in order to receive the license
• Juvenile DWI drivers may also face extra punishments depending on the nature of the incident and blood alcohol content depending on the judge’s discretion.

If your child is still a minor, then the Not a Drop Law does not specifically pertain to them. This law advises punishments on those who are above 18 years of age, but below the legal drinking age of 21 years old. Punishments for violating the Not a Drop Law include:

• Revocation of driver’s license for up to 30 days or more
• Replacement with a limited or temporary license that has provisions to prevent further DWI incidents.
• Additional punishments may be added depending on the nature of the incident and the blood alcohol content at the judge’s discretion.

If you are in the Minneapolis area and need representation for an underage DWI or even for a DWI for those above the age of 21 years old, contact the Rolloff Law Office to see what we can do for you.  Call today: (612) 234-1165.

Why You Should Seek a Minnesota Expungment

A run-in with the law can have a huge negative impact on your life. Most people think that all of the consequences that they will face are tied to whether or not you are convicted, but unfortunately this is not the case.  Granted,  you won’t be going to prison or paying off ridiculous fines if you beat your charges, but that doesn’t mean that everything just returns to normal. This is why you should speak with an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer - about sealing your record.

Why Should You Do This?

All it takes to acquire a criminal record is for you to be arrested – you don’t even need to be formally charged and/or convicted.  Don’t think that’s a big deal?  Think again.  It’s no secret that “criminals” are looked down upon in our country, but the issues that individuals face with a criminal record go far beyond someone giving you dirty looks.  

Ways a Criminal Record Makes Your Life Harder

1. Hurts Your Ability to Get a Job: Most employers perform background checks while reviewing applications. Applicants with a criminal history are the first to be tossed in the garbage. An Expungement erases the record of your criminal past so that employers can’t see it, making it more likely that you will get to the interview process. The same goes for volunteer positions.

2. Housing/Renting an Apartment: After time in prison, all you may want is to start a new life in a new location… but a felony record can prevent you from doing so. Housing applications often ask about your criminal record, and may deny you if you have one.

3. Restoration of Firearm Rights: Felons lose the right to bear arms after a conviction. While some felonies restrict offenders from restoring the right to own a gun under any circumstances, these crimes are usually crimes of violence and are a special exception to general rules. In most cases, a sealed or expunged record restores the offender’s ability to purchase, own, or lawfully use a firearm.

Felony records are public knowledge. No matter what you are applying for, or why someone may be searching your name online, a criminal record hangs over your head. Wouldn’t it be easier to tell people about your criminal past when you are ready?

To learn more about an Expungement, whether or not you qualify, and what it takes to get your record sealed, contact the Rolloff Law Office.  We aggressively fight for our clients --- utilizing innovative tactics to get the most positive results for our clients . Call today: (612) 234-1165

How To Beat a Shoplifting Charge

 
If you are caught Shoplifting, even something as small as a pack of gun, in the Twin Cities, you could end up in jail.  Therefore, you should strongly consider getting help from an experienced Minnesota Shoplifting Attorney.

How to Address a Theft Charge

Everybody knows about shoplifting. It’s when someone takes something from a store without paying for it. While this is something people often associate with teenagers --- this offense knows no common offender.  

There are a number of defense strategies that can be used to keep a conviction from going on your record.  

No Intent: In the State of Minnesota - the government is required to prove an intent to permanently deprive property from its rightful owner.  If the prosecution cannot prove that the accused intended to walk out of the store without paying for the items, they cannot convict you of Theft.

Not Enough Proof:  The accused is innocent until proven guilty. Even if you someone one testifies against you --- you may not be convicted.  This strategy often requires a consultation with a lawyer about how to challenge the eyewitness' accounts --- finding inconsistencies that would show that they are wrong.  

Other: a good Criminal Defense Attorney can help you avoid jail and/or a fine --- even if you are dead-to-rights guilty/without a defense.  

Contact the Rolloff Law Office - today - an get the answers you need to keep a conviction from going on your criminal record.   FREE: (612) 234-1165

Minnesota Driving After Cancelation - IPS (Explained)

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) keeps your driving record --- it contains information about driving and licensing violations in the State of Minnesota, as well as in other states. They also have the ability to withdrawn your privilege to drive by suspending, revoking or cancelling it if you are found guilty of  following serious or frequent traffic violations.  This is a complicated charge ... and may require some assistance from an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

If you plead guilty and your license is withdrawn, DPS will send you a notice of withdrawal and a list of requirements to have your driver’s license reinstated.  Here is what to expect:

Driving After Cancellation

Driving after cancellation (DAC) is one of the most commonly charged crimes in the state of Minnesota. It refers to a person that has had their driver’s license or driving privileges cancelled and been given notice of the cancellation, but disobeys the order by operating any motor vehicle while the person’s license or privilege is cancelled. It is also the most serious offense as it often relates to the driver having a number of driving while impaired violations.
 
Why your license may be cancelled:

• Acquire a mental or physical disability that makes you incapable of driving a motor vehicle safely;
• Do not pass a test that is legally requested by DPS to determine your ability to drive safely;
• Give false or misleading information on your license application;
• Commit a crime for which cancellation of your license is a legal punishment;
• Do not qualify for a driver’s license under Minnesota law

DAC can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor depending on the reason for the cancellation in the first place. A misdemeanor offense is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1000 fine.

If the driving privilege was cancelled as inimical to public (DAC - IPS) safety as a result of multiple DWI convictions, the subsequent DAC will likely be charged as a gross misdemeanor.

If the DAC is charged as a gross misdemeanor you will face up to a year of jail time and a $3,000 fine per count. 

Similarly, if you plead guilty to or are convicted of driving after cancellation, you automatically lose your license for at least 30 days. This is true even if you had your license valid again before entering your guilty plea to the DAC.



  

If you need help with a DAC-IPS charge, call the Rolloff Law Office for a FREE CONSULTATION: (612) 234-1165

Obstructing Legal Process in the State of Minnesota effectively means that you have messed with with the police, firefighters and other government officials ... in their official capacity.  This also includes interfering with the jobs of investigators, prosecutors, regulatory agencies, and other state or federal governmentworkers .

If you have been accused of this offense, an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney can help you and protect your best interests and your future --- so that you can move on with your life.

What is Obstructing Legal Process?

The following are some of the common types of obstructing justice allegations:

• Witness tampering
• Escaping custody
• Falsely reporting a crime
• Resisting arrest
• Interfering with an investigation
• Tampering with evidence

One investigators are looking for is an act that that interferes with legal processes --- like fleeing a police officer, escape, warning someone that they are being investigated, giving police a fake name, etc.

Penalties

The penalties depend on the severity of the crime, such as the amount of violence or force that was used during the obstruction action. The resulting consequences can be significant fines and jail time, but the lifelong effect is in the criminal record that is established. 
  

 
What Should You Do?

If you, or someone you love, has been charged with obstruction, talk to a lawyer who can help you to get the charges dismissed or the consequences reduced so that the penalties are not as strict. Even if you cannot avoid conviction, you can avoid the maximum penalty so that you can move forward with your life sooner. To get started with your defense, call the Rolloff Law Office for a FREE CONSULTATION at (612) 234-1165 

Hennepin County Juvenile Attorney

Juveniles can be accused of crimes --- as confusing as that might be for a child and their parents.

Now, while many children are tried as minors in juvenile court, there are others that are tried as adults because the crimes that they are accused of committing are quite serious. 


What You Need to Know

If your child has been accused of a crime, it is your right to secure the help of an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney to fight the charges. Even if your child committed the offense, the good news is that the maximum penalties do not necessarily have to be paid. 


Your Child’s Future

When you have an experienced Minnesota Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney fight for your child, understand that you are taking steps toward protecting your their future. Even if your child did commit the crime that he/she is accused of, there are rights that need to be protected and options that can be explored which can (likely) keep this from turning into something terrible.   

Juvenile crimes include:

• Shoplifting 
• Drunk Driving
• Traffic Tickets

  

A parent's biggest fear is wanting their child to be safe --- especially when he/she is accused of a crime. While a juvenile crime may not follow the accused through their life, under some circumstances it can interfere with getting a jobs and/or college admissions. If your family has ANY questions, you may one to consider contacting the Rolloff Law Office to request a free consultation.  Call today: (612) 619-0262

City of St. Paul Prostitution Arrests

If you are charged with solicitation of a prostitute ... not only is it a humiliating experience - one that can be devastating to your reputation and family relationships ... it can also lead to large fines and possible jail consequences.   

While the penalty for soliciting prostitution in MN can vary greatly depending on the circumstances, even simple solicitation charges deserve the attention of an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer.  


Prostitution and Minnesota's Laws

Under typical most circumstances, the criminal penalties for solicitation and prostitution are not as severe as other sex crimes - ie., rape/molestation. 

Most often, a first-time solicitation is treated as a a misdemeanor carrying a maximum jail sentence of 90 days and a fine of $1000. (There are also mandatory minimum fines - ranging from $500 and $1500.)  Subsequent charges can be deemed a gross misdemeanor and lead to up to a year in jail and a $3000 fine.  These are the typical sentences.  

That being said ... most resolutions of these cases are not TYPICAL.  Because for some people ...  there are consequences that can be felt outside for court.  As an example, if you are here on non-immigrant visas such as an H1-B work visa, or are here illegally, the consequences of a criminal conviction you might risk the revocation of your visa and possible deportation. 

With so much on the line, it is important to contact an attorney immediately to defend you.

What is There to Fight?

Prostitution arrests frequently involve undercover operations - ie., "stings.".  To me, this raises certain issues that an attorney for solicitation of a prostitute is best equipped to address. If we can convince a judge to find that the police violated your constitutional rights in the process of an investigation, a dismissal of the charges might be warranted.
 

The Rolloff Law Office can help you  effectively defend your case. Call today to set-up a FREE CONSULTATION: (612) 234-1165.

Roseville & Maplewood Shoplifting Attorney

If you have been charged with Shoplifting, you need an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer to protect your interests. There are different levels of theft offenses in the State of Minnesota, and a conviction for any type can have serious consequences on your job, schooling, and living arrangements. 

Former Prosecutor

At The Rolloff Law Office, we handle the defense of all types of crimes, including Shoplifting charges. We put to use our previous experience as prosecutors to help our clients earn the right results by giving them sound and considered legal guidance, based on over a decades worth of experience of criminal law practice. 

Theft Crimes (Explained)

In the State of Minnesota, the level of severity of a theft crime and the consequences one might suffer - if convicted depends on a number of factors.  In many instances, the key question is how the State valued the property involved. 

If you have been charged with a  theft offense, we can often get you a favorable outcome, particularly if you have no prior charges or convictions.   We can also help keep felony offenses off of your record ... by getting you into a diversion program.  

Theft crimes carry potentially serious consequences, including jail sentences an looooong probation terms, not to mention a stain on your criminal record. With so much at stake, it is crucial that you get sound guidance regarding all your legal options. Let us help you make the best decisions possible.  Call The Rolloff Law Office for a FREE CONSULTATION - today - (612) 234-1165. 

Hennepin County Disorderly Conduct (Explained)

Disorderly conduct is often referenced (and used) as a catch-all for any random, disruptive criminal activity, activity that disrupts the public peace --- and pisses-off a cop. That being said, being charged with this offense can have lasting repercussions ---- and you should get some FREE ANSWERS from an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

Disorderly Conduct (Explained)

If you are charged with disorderly conduct, you could have been doing any number of things. While this crime covers many activities, it is prosecuted with targeted focus by the State of Minnesota.


You may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time or caught up with the wrong group of people. Perhaps you don’t feel you did anything wrong --- but instead are being found guilty by association. This is why you should talk to The Rolloff Law Office.
The Laws & Penalties


The offense of disorderly conduct can apply to many incidences. It is considered a misdemeanor and is thereby punishable by up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines.
 
You may face charges of disorderly conduct if you:

• Make loud or disturbing noise near residence or public buildings that causes unreasonable distress to the people occupying said building,
• Direct abusive language or gestures at someone, knowing that those words or gestures are likely to provoke a violent reaction,
• Disturb any lawful assembly or meeting with the intent to disturb,
• Disrespect or defile the American flag or cause others to do the same, or
• Obstruct a sidewalk, road, or street with the intent of preventing its lawful use by others. 

Charges like these are doled out in many circumstances and all too often because another law doesn’t apply. If you are facing this charge and you wonder what you did to deserve them, contact The Rolloff Law Office  to discuss your case today --- and what can be done to keep it off of your record.  

All criminal charges should be taken very seriously by the experienced criminal defense attorneys that handle them. I am a former prosecutor ... I know you are going through a difficult time with this case and I want to be the one to help.  Call today: (612) 234-1165

A Minnesota DWI Can Keep you Out of Canada?

A Minnesota Drunk Driving conviction may have many “collateral” consequences.  These hidden consequences of a DWI conviction can include:

• Losing your job, 
• Having your driver’s license revoked, 
• Paying higher insurance rates 
• Being dropped by your motor vehicle insurance company, Having your vehicle taken away by the police, etc.  

In the last few years, a new "hidden" consequence of getting a Minnesota DWI has been hitting many people --- especially sportsman and those that alive close to Canada:  

If you have a DWI conviction on your record, YOU MAY BE DENIED ENTRY INTO CANADA, regardless of whether you are going hunting or fishing ---  or if your are traveling on business or other pleasures.  

Canada & DWIs

One reason for this major consequence is that, unlike Minnesota, Canada takes a very strong approach to DWI --- treating 1st time offenders as felons.   And, our neighbors to the north - like most countries - does not allow individuals people convicted of a felony in.

With a skilled, experienced, and aggressive Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney on your side, you can explore the alternatives for preventing yourself from being banned from Canada.

The Rolloff Law Office has helped many alternative dispositions to keep his clients ability to go to Canada intact including fighting the driver’s license revocations and DWI cases aggressively.  If you need help with a DWI charge call the us for a FREE CONSULTATION: (612) 234-1165

Minnesota Juvenile Offenses (Explained)

The juvenile justice system in the State of Minnesota is structured differently than that for adults; therefore, it is important you work with an expericed juvenile criminal defense attorney.  

Differences Between Juvinele & Adult Court
 
Rather than being arrested, charged and found guilty of a crime, a juvenile offender is apprehended, petitioned and found to have committed an offense. Further, the juvenile is not sentenced to prison but is given a disposition to be placed in a correctional facility.

A juvenile between the ages of 10 and 17 who is suspected of committing a crime will be treated much differently than a juvenile under the age of 10. When police apprehend a child under the age of 10, the case is considered social services-related. Age is also an important consideration when the juvenile is between 14 and 17. If a felony offense is committed during these years, a juvenile may be tried and sentenced as an adult.

In the majority of juvenile cases, law enforcement officials refer the matter to a probation officer, and an arraignment is scheduled if there is sufficient evidence to make a conviction. The youth then either pleads guilty and receives their disposition or pleads innocent and returns to court for a bench trial. At the bench trial, the judge will either find the juvenile to be delinquent and schedule a disposition hearing or dismiss the case.
 

A juvenile who has been apprehended by police may not have any prior experience with the juvenile justice system. An experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney might be able to help advocate for the youth throughout the entire process with the goal of either having the case completely dismissed or arguing for a disposition that does not include time in a juvenile detention center. Call the Rolloff Law Office to talk about your juvenile's charges: (612) 234-1165

Hennepin County Driving After Suspension (Explained)

The loss of your Minnesota Driver's License can complicate so many things ... and lead to tickets/criminal charges ... that you should know your rights.  

As  a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney, I have helped hundreds of people with this problem.  Hopefully some of the information that I have offered here helps.  If you need to know more, please feel free to call the Rolloff Law Office: (612) 234-1165.

Driving After Cancellation (DAC), Driving After Revocation (DAR), Driving After Suspension (DAS), and Driving After Disqualification are common additional charges that individuals can end up facing, if their driver’s licenses have been invalidated for a period of time due to a recent Drunk Driving arrest or conviction. 

The Law

These offenses are governed by Minnesota Statute 171.24, which reads:

[A] person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: (1) the person’s driver’s license or driving privilege has been suspended; (2) the person has been given notice of or reasonably should know of the suspension; and (3) the person disobeys the order by operating in this state any motor vehicle, the operation of which requires a driver’s license,” while the person’s license or privilege is suspended, revoked, or canceled. 

If the “person’s driver’s license or driving privilege has been canceled or denied” because “the commissioner has good cause to believe that the operation of a motor vehicle on the highways by the person would be inimical to public safety or welfare,” and “the person has been given notice of or reasonably should know of the cancellation or denial; and… the person disobeys the order by operating in this state any motor vehicle, the operation of which requires a driver’s license, while the person’s license or privilege is canceled or denied.” 

Consequences

If an individual already has a conviction for one of the charges involving driving without a valid license, the penalty for a second offense is much steeper.  

Minnesota Statute 168.041 subdivision 2 states, 

If a person is convicted of violating a law or municipal ordinance, except a parking law or ordinance, regulating the operation of motor vehicles on the streets or highways, and the record of the person so convicted shows a previous conviction for driving after suspension or revocation of the person’s driver’s license or driving privileges, the court may direct the commissioner of public safety to suspend the driver’s license of the person for a period not exceeding one year. The court may also require the registration plates of any self-propelled motor vehicle owned by the violator or registered in the violator’s name to be surrendered to the court.   

Driving without a valid driver’s license can put not only an individual’s future driving privilege in jeopardy, but can also potentially lead to license plate impoundment for the vehicle, even if the vehicle belongs to a third party.  If you want to work to get your privledge back and/or keep the consequences to a minimum, call the Rolloff Law Office to set up a FREE CONSULTATION - today: (612) 234-1165

Minnesota DWI - Filed Sobriety Tests (Explained)

A Minnesota law enforcement officer, after pulling over a driver for suspected of drunk driving, will usually say something to the effect of “I need to have you step out --- and do a few tests to make sure you are okay to drive."

The sad truth is, the driver is (usually) not told that he/she has the option to refuse those tests.  

Filed Sobriety Tests (The Truth)

Almost always, the purpose for the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) is to gather evidence against you to be used at trial --- not to "prove" that you are not under the influence. 

Here's what you need to know: there are (at least)  two ways to convict a person of DWI: one is to prove that they drove and had a alcohol concentration of .08 or more as tested by a blood, breath or urine test. However, suppose an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney gets the test kicked out? The government can still convict you if they can prove that you drove at a time that you were impaired by alcohol. 

Whether or not you are “impaired” is determined by the officers observations, your conduct and your statements. It is for this reason that police will tell you to do the SFSTs. 

They will later testify in court that your inability to do the test proves you were impaired.

The good news is that you are not required by law to do SFSTs. You have a right to decline. If you decline, do not say you are declining because your are too drunk to do them. Simply say that you invoke your right not to perform those tests. 

If you do not perform the tests ... especially if you decline to offer of a sample of your breath (on the side of the road for the the preliminary breath test (PBT) ... the officer can place you under arrest, transport you back to the police station and ask you give a sample of you blood, breath or urine.  

You have no duty to make the cops case for him. 

If you need help with a DWI arrest, contact the Rolloff Law Office for FREE ANSWERS.  Call today: (612) 234-1165

Domestic Assault (Explained)

If you have been accused of verbal or physical abuse against your spouse, child, domestic partner or other relative, you need swift, strong Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney. 

A conviction can mean harsh penalties including prison, fines, loss of custody rights or loss of gun rights, and may even affect your job or future job prospects. Don’t risk it. 

Domestic Violence Accusations

Domestic assault charges are becoming more common — and more heavily prosecuted — in the State of Minnesota.  Believe it or not, someone can be charged with domestic abuse under the state’s law if you committed one or more of the following acts against a family or household member:

Physical harm, bodily injury or assault; and/or 

Cause someone to fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury or assault

But in many cases, the charges arise from situations in which both parties  participate in escalating the conflict. 

To get to the bottom of messes like this, you need the immediate support of an experienced Minnesota Domestic Assault Attorney. 

At the Rolloff Law Office, we have extensive experience (first as a former prosecutor and now) defending both men and women against domestic assault charges that threaten their freedom and their rights. Don’t hesitate to get the protection and tenacious defense you need, especially if the charges arise during divorce, child custody or child support proceedings.  Call now: (612) 234-1165

If you have been accused of verbal or physical abuse against your spouse, child, domestic partner or other relative, you need swift, strong defense. A conviction can mean harsh penalties including prison, fines, loss of custody rights or loss of gun rights, and may even affect your job or future job prospects. Don’t risk it. I am Minnesota assault lawyer Dennis M. Lothspeich, and I will aggressively defend you. I have more than 25 years of experience as a formidable trial attorney and never hesitate to take my clients' defense into the courtroom.

Helping you understand domestic violence accusations

Domestic assault charges are becoming more common — and more heavily prosecuted — in Minnesota. You can be charged with domestic abuse under the state’s Domestic Abuse Act if you committed one or more of the following acts against a family or household member:

Physical harm, bodily injury or assault Terroristic threats Criminal sexual conduct

Interference with an emergency call Infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury or assault

But in many cases, the charges arise from situations in which both people participate in escalating the conflict. You need the immediate support of a diligent Minnesota assault attorney if you are accused of:

Assault with a deadly weapon Spousal abuse Harassment Violating a restraining order

Child abuse Stalking Sexual assault False imprisonment

I have extensive experience defending both men and women against domestic assault charges that threaten their freedom and their rights. Don’t hesitate to get the protection and tenacious defense you need, especially if the charges arise during divorce, child custody or child support proceedings.

Fighting for your best results

When seeking a Minnesota assault attorney, you want one with a solid criminal defense background. I have the resources and knowledge to achieve positive results even in very complicated cases. I review the facts of your situation, gather evidence and meticulously attack the prosecution’s case against you. My goal is to get your charges reduced or seek an acquittal at trial. I stand by you and do my best to see you through one of the toughest experiences you may have to endure.

Get the defense you need from experienced Crow Wing County trial attorney Dennis M. Lothspeich

If you are facing domestic assault charges, I can help. Call me, attorney Dennis M. Lothspeich, at 218.825.0861 for a free initial consultation, or contact the law office of Dennis M. Lothspeich, P.A. online. I accept collect calls from jails and correctional facilities in Crow Wing and nearby counties and can arrange an immediate visit with you onsite if you are in custody and need assistance. I charge a reasonable flat fee, which is set up front. In some cases, my fee can be comfortably spread out into monthly payments during the duration of your case. My office is conveniently located across from the Crow Wing County Court House. I am happy to schedule an evening or weekend appointment if needed.
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Roseville & Maplewood Shoplifting Attorney

Many people are unaware of the serious consequences of a Minnesota Theft/Shoplifting conviction. 

Even if you have been charged with a misdemeanor offense, you may still face jail time and/or a fine. And, you may face problems in the future because employers, banks, professional associations, credit bureaus, colleges, universities and landlords may check your background before agreeing to work with you.

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Because being charged with Shoplifting is serious - not only in court but also to your career and professional life - you should strongly consider hiring a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

Shoplifting is a serious crime.  Being charged with Theft, no matter how small the amount, can  negatively impact your life. If you have questions, call the Rolloff Law Office to get FREE ANSWERS --- (612) 234-1165