St. Paul Violent Crime Lawyer
Minnesota Statutes 624.712 defines what is a “Crime of Violence.” It sets forth a list of crimes that one would expect to be categorized as a violent crime but others that you would not consider to be a violent crime.
Murder in any form, Assaults, Robberies, Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Residential Burglaries, Arson and Criminal Sexual Conduct are all obvious crimes of violence. Malicious Punishment of a Child, Child Neglect or Endangerment, the simple Possession of a Controlled Substance and Theft of a Motor Vehicle are some of the crimes that you would not expect to be classified as a Crime of Violence.
A conviction for any of these offenses can have serious consequences for your future. There could be a period of incarceration either in Jail or Prison. Your right to possess a firearm would be affected. If you were to possess a firearm after a conviction of a “Crime of Violence” it could result in your being charged with another crime called Ineligible Person in Possession of a Firearm and this carries a mandatory sentence of 60 months in prison. Violent crimes are classified as “crimes of moral turpitude” under United States immigration law and subject the defendant to indefinite incarceration pending deportation – all without so much as a conviction.
We have tried many cases involving violent crimes. They have the experience and knowledge to help you if you are ever in the situation where you have been charged with a Crime of Violence.