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Most DWI charges in Minnesota are misdemeanors. Misdemeanor charges are bad enough, carrying hefty penalties and even jail time. Felony DWI charges are typically reserved for either repeat offenders or those cases with extreme circumstance. But if you are facing felony charges, you need to be aware of the impact those charges can have on… Read more »

Driving while intoxicated: it carries a number of severe penalties. If you have been accused of DWI, you may wonder if you really need an attorney. Is it really worth the cost? How much will a DWI attorney actually cost, anyway? If you’re worrying about the potential cost of a DWI, including the cost of… Read more »

When you’re in a bar or restaurant, in the comfort of your own home, or in a friend’s home, if you’re over the age of twenty-one, you have the right to drink alcohol as you please. While there are statutes that prevent public drunkenness, there’s nothing to say that you can’t have a few drinks,… Read more »

The police don’t limit their arrests to convenient business hours. In fact, you may be more likely to face arrest in the evening or even overnight. That’s why DeVore Criminal Defense offers 24-hour legal service to those who are facing criminal charges. No matter what time you find yourself facing arrest, call the DeVore offices… Read more »

  There is a lot of confusion around this topic and for good reason. Laws have recently changed in Minnesota. This lead to a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about what rights a person has when pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence. Minnesota had unique implied consent laws which made it illegal… Read more »

Minnesota Kidnapping Defense Attorney Kidnapping is one of those strange crimes that happens a lot more than most people realize. We tend to think of kidnapping as an action-packed ordeal with masked criminals, guns, and million-dollar ransom. Or possibly as the beginning of a more heinous crime that does not involve money. And it’s true,… Read more »

Minnesota Elder Fraud Lawyer Whenever someone is tasked with overseeing another person’s finances, they leave themselves vulnerable to allegations of misuse, fiscal irresponsibility, outright theft, and elder abuse.  Elder abuse doesn’t necessarily mean physical or emotional abuse. Financial abuse can often be just as devastating. Minnesota refers to this type of abuse as financial exploitation… Read more »

St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer Kevin DeVore Criminal charges after a violent crime can be complex. In most cases, there is a primary charge, and then additional charges are made which can affect the sentence. As an example, the primary charge might be felony murder, and additional charges may relate to gang activity or weapons… Read more »

An arrest for a federal criminal charge is not usually the first time someone becomes aware they are a target. In fact, most federal crime charges come after a lengthy investigations process. There are exceptions of course such as drug crimes, armed assault, and some weapons offenses, but these charges may also be filed after… Read more »

Minnesota Murder Defense Attorney Kevin DeVore There are degrees or levels of murder based on the intent of the killer and whether or not the death in question occurred during the commission of an illegal act. In the state of Minnesota, First-Degree Murder carries a sentence of life imprisonment.  A first-degree murder charge usually requires… Read more »