{"id":279740,"date":"2024-05-31T18:26:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T23:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279740"},"modified":"2024-06-26T04:49:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:49:19","slug":"convicted-of-a-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/convicted-of-a-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if I\u2019m Convicted of a Crime?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; custom_google_font=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;<mark>What Happens if I\u2019m Convicted of a Crime?<\/mark>&#8220;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:20&#8243;][tm_heading tag=&#8221;p&#8221; custom_google_font=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;In felony cases, many sentences are determined by the <mark>Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines,<\/mark> which is a system of recommended sentences based upon offense and offender characteristics. Each felony crime in Minnesota is issued a severity weight and a suggested period of prison or probation. Depending on the crime&#8217;s seriousness and the defendant&#8217;s criminal history (if they have prior convictions), the guidelines propose a potential sentence. It is up to the judge to decide whether the suggested sentence is appropriate or should be higher or lower than the Guidelines recommend.&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/bond-2\/&#8221;][tm_heading tag=&#8221;p&#8221; custom_google_font=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;<mark>Federal<\/mark> Court uses the <mark>United States Sentencing Guidelines<\/mark> which has a similar system of recommended sentences in federal court but the way they are configured and determined is wildly more complicated than in State Court. Each crime is weighted, and the recommended sentence can change based on aggravating or mitigating factors. The Federal Judge must follow the factors laid out in the Sentence Guidelines to determine an appropriate sentence but are not bound by the recommended Sentence Guidelines.&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/federal-services\/&#8221;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:20&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-1&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][tm_heading tag=&#8221;p&#8221; custom_google_font=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;Other examples of enhanceable offenses:&#8221;][tm_list list_style=&#8221;manual-numbered&#8221; marker_color=&#8221;secondary&#8221; columns=&#8221;xs:1;lg:1&#8243; items=&#8221;%5B%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Violation%20of%20Order%20for%20Protection%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22DWI%2FDUI%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Assault%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Domestic%20Assault%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Criminal%20Sexual%20Conduct%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Interference%20with%20a%20911%20Call%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D&#8221;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:20&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][tm_accordion multi_open=&#8221;1&#8243; items=&#8221;%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&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/predatory-registration\/\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.3451\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; background_color=&#8221;secondary&#8221;][vc_column][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:60&#8243;][tm_heading custom_google_font=&#8221;&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Poppins%3A300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;700&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_text_color=&#8221;#f9ea01&#8243; text=&#8221;RELATED&#8221; font_size=&#8221;lg:14&#8243; letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][tm_blog style=&#8221;carousel&#8221; gutter=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.catblogslide&#8221; carousel_nav=&#8221;1&#8243; carousel_gutter=&#8221;30&#8243; number=&#8221;11&#8243; pagination=&#8221;infinite&#8221; pagination_align=&#8221;center&#8221; taxonomies=&#8221;category:sex-crimes&#8221; carousel_items_display=&#8221;xs:1;sm:2;md:3;lg:3&#8243; carousel_auto_play=&#8221;10000&#8243;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:60&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:60&#8243;][tm_heading tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; custom_google_font=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;Do I need a lawyer if I\u2019m charged with a sex crime?&#8221;][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:20&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>YES!<\/strong> Accusations of <a href=\"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/sex-crimes-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>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<p>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<p>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<p>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<p>Catherine is an experienced criminal defense lawyer that defends against all <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/sex-crimes-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal sexual conduct<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/solicitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solicitation<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/child-pornography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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. 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