{"id":279727,"date":"2024-05-31T14:50:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T19:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279727"},"modified":"2024-06-26T04:43:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:43:47","slug":"charged-with-a-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/charged-with-a-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens Once I Am Charged with a Crime?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text=”First Appearance<\/mark>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Once a charge is formally entered into the Court system and a case file is opened, the case will be assigned a First Appearance where the Defendant is required to (or must) come to court the first time. At this hearing, the Defendant will be advised of their rights, and confirmed that they have received, and understood the charges against them.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”First Appearance hearings can happen at a time that a person has been arrested and it is part of the bail hearing. Most First Appearance hearings are via Summons- a letter goes out to the Defendant with a copy of the charges and a Hearing Notice telling them when and where to show up for the First Appearance hearing.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Omnibus Hearing<\/strong><\/mark>“][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”An Omnibus Hearing is a hearing during which the Prosecutor and Defense attorney talk about what will happen with the case. The hearing is called an \u201cOmnibus\u201d because many different things can happen at the hearing. Sometimes, cases are resolved and a Defendant pleads guilty or makes a deal to close their case. Other times, the case is set for trial or another date for a specific motion or evidentiary hearing to contest legal issues. All felony cases have omnibus hearings as part of the Minnesota criminal legal process.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Pre-Trial Hearing<\/strong><\/mark>“][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”This is a hearing that is like an Omnibus hearing, and often in Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor cases, there is no omnibus, it goes straight to pre-trial. Either way, a pre-trial is a hearing before the matter finally goes to trial, to talk about any remaining issues in the case or resolve it.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Contested\/Evidentiary Hearings<\/strong><\/mark>“][tm_list list_style=”manual-numbered” marker_color=”secondary” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ 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size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-10″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Other examples of enhanceable offenses:”][tm_list list_style=”manual-numbered” marker_color=”secondary” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ 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size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][tm_accordion multi_open=”1″ items=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Speeding%20tickets%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Public%20nuisance%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Parking%20tickets%22%7D%5D”][vc_column_text]Predatory registration<\/a> is not automatically required if a defendant is convicted of Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct unless they are convicted of a Felony under the relevant statutory provisions. \u00a0If you want to read the MN Statute outlining this offense, you can review it here<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:100″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” background_color=”secondary”][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” google_fonts=”font_family:Poppins%3A300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” font_weight=”700″ align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#f9ea01″ text=”RELATED” font_size=”lg:14″ letter_spacing=”1px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_blog style=”carousel” gutter=”” el_class=”.catblogslide” carousel_nav=”1″ carousel_gutter=”30″ number=”11″ pagination=”infinite” pagination_align=”center” taxonomies=”category:sex-crimes” carousel_items_display=”xs:1;sm:2;md:3;lg:3″ carousel_auto_play=”10000″][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”Do I need a lawyer if I\u2019m charged with a sex crime?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][vc_column_text]YES!<\/strong> Accusations of criminal sexual conduct<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can have immediate consequences, such as the separation of family members or the loss of employment. Convictions for the same can have far reaching collateral consequences for the rest of a person\u2019s life, including loss of housing or licensures, social isolation, and financial hardship. To adequately defend these charges, a defendant needs a lawyer with experience.<\/p>\n

When Catherine represents people charged with sex crimes, she talks to them about what happened from their perspective and puts together a defense strategy that often involves talking to witnesses, gathering social media evidence, and making special motions in court.<\/p>\n

She understands that accusations of rape, solicitation, or any other sex crime can ruin someone\u2019s life and she\u2019s committed to helping people fight the charges. She has won serious criminal sexual conduct trials, gotten charges dismissed, and kept people out of prison.<\/p>\n

She knows how to work a case, and will help resolve the matter in the best interests of the client. Not every case ends up in trial, and Catherine is just as committed to negotiating a resolution that works for the client as she is to winning in front of a jury. Every situation is different and requires a unique approach. She will customize a defense that works for every client.<\/p>\n

Catherine is an experienced criminal defense lawyer that defends against all criminal sexual conduct<\/a>, solicitation<\/a><\/strong>, child pornography<\/strong><\/a>, and other sex crimes in state and federal court. If you or someone you love has been accused of a sex crime, Catherine can help. Call for a free consultation.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Catherine is licensed to practice state law in the State of Minnesota.
\n<\/strong>“][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”If you\u2019ve been charged with an offense, call Catherine, a highly rated criminal defense attorney near me. Call her today for a free consultation.<\/mark>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_button button=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeta7.technodreamcenter.com%2Ffeddefense%2Fcontact-2%2F|title:Contact%20Catherine%20today” align=”center” color=”custom” button_bg_color=”primary” font_color=”secondary” button_border_color=”secondary” button_bg_color_hover=”secondary” font_color_hover=”primary” button_border_color_hover=”primary”][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you are charged with a crime, you will be informed of the charges against you and required to appear in court to defend yourself.","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":280381,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90,78],"tags":[307,154,304,299,301,305],"class_list":["post-279727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crimes-against-people","category-state","tag-crime","tag-criminal","tag-federal-court","tag-felony-search-warrant","tag-offense","tag-post-bail"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279727"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279727"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279727\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":280486,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279727\/revisions\/280486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/280381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}