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[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text=”What are Felony Threats of Violence?<\/mark>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”What are Felony Threats of Violence?
\nFelony Threats of Violence, also known as \u201cTerroristic Threats,\u201d is a charge that criminalizes making serious threats toward another person or people.<\/mark>” link=”https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279704&preview=true”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”The definition is: Whoever threatens, directly or indirectly, to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, vehicle or facility of public transportation or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in a reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”This is more than an off-the-cuff expression of frustration or statement made for dramatic effect. A threat under this statute must be serious and sincere, as it is a felony by definition.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”What is Stalking\/Pattern of Harassment?<\/strong>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Stalking and pattern of harassment, both serious crimes, fall under the same statute and involve similar behavior. These are not to be taken lightly, as they are enhanceable<\/mark> offenses. Multiple violations can be deemed aggravated, leading to harsher penalties such as increased jail time, longer probation, and even imprisonment.” link=”https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279704&preview=true”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Stalking<\/mark> is defined as: A person who engages in stalking concerning a single victim or one or more members of a single household which the actor knows or has reason to know would cause the victim under the circumstances to feel terrorized or to fear bodily harm and which does cause this reaction on the part of the victim. To be charged with stalking, there must be two or more acts alleged within five years, and it is a felony.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”What is Harassment?<\/strong>“][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][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=”Under Minnesota law, a person commits harassment under this section if the person:” link=”https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/harassment\/”][tm_list list_style=”manual-numbered” marker_color=”secondary” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_number%22%3A%221%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Directly%20or%20indirectly%2C%20or%20through%20third%20parties%2C%20manifests%20a%20purpose%20or%20intent%20to%20injure%20the%20person%2C%20property%2C%20or%20rights%20of%20another%20by%20the%20commission%20of%20an%20unlawful%20act%3B%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%222%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Follows%2C%20monitors%2C%20or%20pursues%20another%2C%20whether%20in%20person%20or%20through%20any%20available%20technological%20or%20other%20means%3B%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%223%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Returns%20to%20the%20property%20of%20another%20if%20the%20actor%20is%20without%20claim%20of%20right%20to%20the%20property%20or%20consent%20of%20one%20with%20authority%20to%20consent%3B%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%224%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Repeatedly%20makes%20telephone%20calls%2C%20sends%20text%20messages%2C%20or%20induces%20a%20victim%20to%20make%20telephone%20calls%20to%20the%20actor%2C%20whether%20or%20not%20conversation%20ensues%3B%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%225%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Makes%20or%20causes%20the%20telephone%20of%20another%20repeatedly%20or%20continuously%20to%20ring%3B%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%226%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Repeatedly%20mails%20or%20delivers%20or%20causes%20the%20delivery%20by%20any%20means%2C%20including%20electronically%2C%20of%20letters%2C%20telegrams%2C%20messages%2C%20packages%2C%20through%20assistive%20devices%20for%20people%20with%20vision%20impairments%20or%20hearing%20loss%2C%20or%20any%20communication%20made%20through%20any%20available%20technologies%20or%20other%20objects%3B%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%227%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Knowingly%20makes%20false%20allegations%20against%20a%20peace%20officer%20concerning%20the%20officer’s%20performance%20of%20official%20duties%20with%20intent%20to%20influence%20or%20tamper%20with%20the%20officer’s%20performance%20of%20official%20duties%3B%20or%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%228%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Uses%20another’s%20personal%20information%2C%20without%20consent%2C%20to%20invite%2C%20encourage%2C%20or%20solicit%20a%20third%20party%20to%20engage%20in%20a%20sexual%20act%20with%20the%20person.%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”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Are There Defenses to Stalking or Pattern of Harassment?<\/strong>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Yes. From simple denial to revealing a set-up, creative theories of defense can be presented. Every case is different, which means every case has a story to tell. If you or someone close to you has been charged with Stalking, Harassment,<\/mark> or a related offense, Catherine can help.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”With her extensive experience in representing clients accused of Harassment-related crimes, Catherine is well-equipped to help you tell your story. Call today for a free consultation and to start preparing your defense with a trusted professional.”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”What is Domestic Assault by Strangulation? <\/strong>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Domestic Assault by Strangulation is a regular Domestic Assault<\/mark> but committed through the act of Strangulation. Strangulation is defined as the intentional impediment to normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person. This is always charged as a felony and is an enhanceable<\/mark> offense.” link=”https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279482&preview=true”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Are There Defenses to Domestic Assault by Strangulation? <\/strong>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Yes. Sometimes, the defenses involve disputing the accuser\u2019s version of events, and sometimes, it consists in pointing out the flaws in the potential physical evidence. Every case is different, which means every case has a story to tell. If you or someone close to you has been charged with Domestic Assault by Strangulation or a related offense, Catherine can help.” link=”https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279482&preview=true”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”With her extensive experience in representing clients accused of Domestic related crimes, Catherine can help you tell your story. Call today for a free consultation and to start preparing your defense.”][tm_spacer 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:50″][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":"Felony Threats of Violence, also known as \u201cTerroristic Threats,\u201d is a charge that criminalizes making serious threats toward another person or people.","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":280391,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90,79,78],"tags":[317,294,298,300,154,316,315,75,299,290,301,119,72,318],"class_list":["post-279830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crimes-against-people","category-federal","category-state","tag-abuse","tag-assault","tag-bail","tag-bond","tag-criminal","tag-domestic","tag-enhanceable-offense","tag-felony","tag-felony-search-warrant","tag-harassment","tag-offense","tag-stalking","tag-state","tag-threats"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279830"}],"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=279830"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":280500,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279830\/revisions\/280500"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/280391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}