Sex Crimes

In Minnesota, a number of different sex crimes require a convicted person to register as sex offender. The state has strict sex offender registration requirements. A person who fails to comply with the sex offender...

If you were arrested for a sex offense, it is imperative that you consult with an experienced defense attorney right away. Along with the strict criminal penalties, sex crimes carry a deep stigma. A conviction...

Being accused of a sex crime is a serious allegation. However, in some cases accusations may be entirely false and invented for the purposes of expressing jealousy, revenge, anger, or for obtaining custody of children in...

SEXTING CHARGES IN MINNESOTA In Minnesota, it is a crime to create, possess, and distribute child porn.  If evidence suggests that an individual possesses or distributes sexually illicit photos of a minor, criminal charges will...

MENTAL ILLNESS AS A DEFENSE The defense of not guilty by mental illness or by reason of insanity is rarely raised in Minnesota, and when it is, its success is not likely.  Studies estimate that...

ENTRAPMENT Although an entrapment defense can be a very effective way to defeat many types of criminal charges, for the defense to be valid, it must contain two elements. First, the defendant must prove through...

A registered sex offender often reside in neighborhoods with unsuspecting neighbors. According to 2016 Minnesota statistics, Mankato has only two registered sex offenders, but there are 118 registered sex offenders living in “nearby” Minneapolis neighborhoods....

Drug violence and alcohol violence are on the rise in Minnesota. The presence of drugs or alcohol can place men, women, and children at risk of experiencing an assault. It is estimated that alcohol plays...

Young men can be branded as sex offenders based on a single accusation or the doubtful recounting of inebriated witnesses. There are several variables involved in drunk sexual assault. This is true whether you are...

As the old adage informs there is certainly an industry for sexuality. In Mankato it would appear that the industry is thriving based on recent police crackdowns. Public outrage about prostitution dates back to the...