There are over one million restraining orders in effect within the U.S. on any given day. In many situations a person is unaware that they are even subject to a restraining order until a sheriff shows up at their home or place of employment and serves them with this...
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Month: January 2018
Obtaining a Harassment Restraining Order in the State of Minnesota
When a person is being harassed, intimidated, or their privacy violated one of the first questions is oftentimes: “what can I do to stop this from happening?” Thankfully, the Minnesota Legislature has provided a recourse through seeking a harassment restraining order...
What is a “Crime of Violence” in Minnesota?
“Crimes of violence” are defined by Minnesota statute 624.712 and are of particular importance because they impact a person’s ability to lawfully possess a firearm. In addition to a firearm ban, a crime of violence conviction can create issues with housing,...
How to Restore Your Right to Possess a Firearm – Petition to the Court
Persons convicted of felonies or violent crimes, as well as others, are prohibited from possessing owning, transporting, shipping or using firearms in the state of Minnesota. Often times there is a comparable ban at the federal level as well. This ban can be for life....