A felony is a serious criminal charge that can have a drastic impact on your entire future. From long prison sentences to heavy fines, a felony convication can leave you unable to live a normal life. If you are charged with a felony in Minnesota, you need a qualified defense attorney to help you.


Understanding Felony Charges

In most cases, felonies are prosecuted aggressively, and the punishment for a conviction will be very serious. Depending on the felony, you may face up to 30 years or more in prison. Fines for a felony conviction, in some cases, can be over $1 million.

There is a wide range of felony charges in the state of Minnesota. Some of the most common felonies include robbery, arson, assault, rape, murder, and drug-related offenses. A conviction for any of these charges can leave you behind bars for a long period of time.

Fortunately, the legal system gives you the opportunity to defend yourself. After you are arrested for a felony crime, the court will set bail and release conditions. The case will then typically proceed as follows:

  • Arraignment – You will appear in court and be formally charged;
  • Omnibus Hearing – You will be able to challenge probably cause and illegally obtained evidence;
  • Pre-Trial Hearing – You may attempt to reach a plea deal; and
  • Trial – Your full case will be heard, and a verdict and sentence will be issued

Not all felony charges result in lengthy prison sentences and massive fines. If you have the right lawyer on your side, you may be able to reach a plea deal – or even have your charges dropped.


Felony Defense Lawyer

If you are charged with a felony in Minnesota, you need an experienced defense lawyer on your side. An experienced attorney will gather the necessary evidence to get the best possible result to your case. Whether this be in the form of a plea deal, an acquittal, reduced charges, or less severe punishments, your lawyer will work with your best interests in mind.

If you are convicted of a felony, your life can be affected long after your prison term is served, and your fine is paid. A felony conviction can prevent you from getting employment, finding housing, voting, and much more. It is very difficult to have a felony conviction expunged from your record. In order to avoid these serious long-term consequences, you need to act quickly – as soon as you are aware of felony charges. Don’t risk spending much of your future in jail by trying to fight your felony alone.


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If you have been charged with a felony, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to defend you appropriately. The lawyers with the Brown Law Offices, P.A., have helped many defendants overcome felony charges, or have their charges reduced or dropped. Don’t let a felony charge ruin your life. Call us today at 763-323-6555, or complete our free online case evaluation form for a free consultation.