What if a Bail Is Set and I Can’t Afford to Pay It All up Front?
If a bail is set and you can’t afford to pay it all up front, you may be able to use a bail bondsman, who will post bail for a fee, typically a percentage of the total amount. …
What happens if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you will be taken into police custody, informed of your rights, and potentially charged with a crime. …
When is it okay for an officer to search me?
An officer can search you if they have your consent, a valid warrant, probable cause, or if you're being lawfully arrested and the search is related to the arrest. …
If a cop knocks on my door, do I have to let them in?
If a cop knocks on your door, you have every right to deny entry, unless the law enforcement agent has a warrant signed by a judge. …
Search Warrant
A search warrant is an order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search of a specific location. …
Help! I Got Caught With A Gun!
Gun charges most commonly prohibit the possession of firearms or ammunition by ineligible persons, the possession of guns and drugs together, the possession of certain firearms accessories, or the possession of firearms without certain permits. …
Domestic Assault
Domestic Assault is when the alleged victim of the assault is a member of the offender’s household, family, or with whom the offender has or has had a significant sexual relationship. …
Sex Trafficking
Both Minnesota state law and federal law prohibit sex trafficking. In Minnesota, sex trafficking is a felony and a conviction for it requires predatory registration as a sex offender... …
Solicitation
Criminal solicitation is the act of a person trying to get someone to have sex with them. Often this can be related to prostitution or sex trafficking, and can involve adults and/or children... …