No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as possible, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult and to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice

A criminal defense attorney is important because they make sure a defendant is innocent until proven guilty in a case. Constitutional laws in America call for both parties to have equal representation and protection in court. This is regardless of the race, gender, ethnicity, or any other protected class.

Minnesota sentencing guidelines take the defendant’s criminal history and the severity of the crime into account when calculating the sentence. While the severity of the alleged crime has the most impact on sentencing guidelines, criminal history also influences the penalty range.

Pleading guilty means that you are admitting your conduct is punishable by the law and you know the consequences for your crime. You are also giving up your right to public counsel, trial by jury, and the right to confront and cross-examine your accuser. If you are not a US citizen, then you will risk getting deported for committing a crime. When you plead guilty, your options are significantly reduced so please let us review your situation and help you decide on a course of action before you admit to anything.

In the short term, a conviction results in penalties like hefty fines and prison sentences. Being convicted of a crime means that you will have a criminal record, which can affect your housing opportunities, access to higher education and future employment prospects.