Criminal law is defined by the Cornell School of Law as “prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime”. This definition can seem somewhat vague but a crime is defines by the same institution as “any act or omission (of an act) in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it”.
Crimes are divided into two categories: misdemeanors offenses and felony offenses. Misdemeanors are considered less serious offenses such as a speeding, petty theft, or jaywalking. Felony offenses are more serious in nature such as murder, rape, or manslaughter and are usually punishable by a year or more in prison.
If charged with a felony it is advisable to seek representation from an experienced Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer.
Many felony offenses include:
- Rape
- Murder
- Aggravated Assault or Battery
- Arson
- Robbery
- Burglary
- And Various Drug Crimes
