Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Shoreview, Minnesota

Have you been arrested or charged with a crime in Shoreview, Minnesota? No matter how minor or how severe criminal charges may seem, facing prosecution can cause you a great deal of anxiety and stress, worrying about your reputation and future. You deserve a legal representative and advocate who can help you understand your charges and argue for your interests to help you resolve your criminal case favorably.

Let Attorney Alec Duffy and Duffy Defense, PLLC, defend you as you face criminal charges in Shoreview. We believe everyone makes mistakes and that one poor decision should not define or dictate your future. We vigorously pursue favorable outcomes to criminal charges while offering a compassionate environment to help take stress off our clients’ shoulders and give them hope for the future.

When the police or prosecutors charge you with a crime in Shoreview, don’t wait to talk to a seasoned criminal defense lawyer about your rights and options. Contact Duffy Defense, PLLC, today for an initial case evaluation to discuss your charges and learn how our firm can guide you through the criminal justice process.

Why Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer from Duffy Defense, PLLC?

When you face criminal charges, having experienced, skilled legal representation can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Unfortunately, the backlog for public defenders and private criminal defense attorneys means defendants’ cases may not receive the attention and effort they deserve.

A private attorney, however, can control their caseload and prevent backlog. At Duffy Defense, PLLC, we intentionally limit the number of cases we handle to ensure we offer each client full attention and maximum effort. When you choose our firm to represent you in a criminal case, you can expect direct access to your attorney. You will never have to go through an office assistant or paralegal to talk to your lawyer. Our firm recognizes that every client’s case presents unique challenges, so we take the time to develop tailored legal strategies to pursue our clients’ goals. Our track record of success speaks to our commitment to providing excellent legal representation and dedicated client service.

Types of Criminal Cases We Handle in Shoreview

At Duffy Defense, PLLC, an experienced criminal defense lawyer serving Shoreview, Minnesota, can help you resolve criminal charges following an arrest. Let us help you pursue a favorable outcome in criminal cases such as:

  • Drug crimes, including simple possession, drug trafficking, or possession with intent to distribute
  • Theft and property crimes, such as shoplifting, larceny, robbery, burglary, trespassing, or criminal mischief
  • Sex crimes, including sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, lewdness, statutory rape, and child pornography offenses
  • Assault and other violent crimes, such as kidnapping, battery, domestic violence, or homicide
  • Driving while impaired
  • Traffic crimes, including speeding violations, careless or reckless driving, hit-and-run, driving with a suspended license, or driving without insurance or registration; we also assist clients with reinstating their driver’s licenses

Our firm also offers pre-charge representation to protect your interests if you become a person of interest in a criminal investigation. We can also help you seek expungement of your criminal record or the restoration of various rights lost due to a conviction, such as firearms rights.

Potential Consequences of Criminal Convictions

People convicted of a criminal offense in Shoreview may face various penalties and consequences under state or federal criminal law. Misdemeanor offenses may result in penalties that include fines, jail time, and community service. Felony offenses usually result in penalties such as prison time, probation, and substantial fines reaching tens of thousands of dollars. For crimes that result in a victim suffering financial losses, the court may order you to pay restitution to the victim to reimburse them for their losses.

Certain crimes also have collateral consequences that can last long after you complete your sentence. For example, you may go on community supervision, which requires you to regularly report to probation or parole officers and follow other conditions. If you were convicted of sex offenses, you may have to register as a sex offender.

A criminal conviction will also have other consequences. For example, if you were convicted of felony offenses or domestic violence crimes, you may lose the right to own or possess firearms. Felony convictions may also result in the loss of voting rights.

Finally, criminal convictions can have personal and professional consequences. A criminal record can make it challenging for you to obtain housing, employment, or educational opportunities. Certain crimes may disqualify you from certain jobs or housing locations. The stigma of a criminal record may cause employers, landlords, educational institutions, and banks to decline to work with you.

Common Defenses Strategies in Criminal Charges

Depending on the specific charges in a criminal case, we may pursue various factual or legal defenses to prove your innocence or demonstrate that the prosecution cannot prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Common defenses used in criminal cases include:

  • Alibi
  • Mistaken identity
  • Lack of possession
  • Consent
  • Mistake of fact
  • Lack of required criminal intent or knowledge
  • Unlawfully obtained evidence or statements due to illegal searches or police interrogation
  • Unreliability of evidence due to testing errors or breaks in the chain of custody

How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help You Resolve Your Charges in Shoreview?

When you get arrested or indicted for a crime in Shoreview, hiring a seasoned criminal defense attorney can help level the playing field so you can stand up for your rights and interests when facing the criminal justice system. Let Duffy Defense, PLLC, assist you with resolving your charges by:

  • Independently investigating your charges to find all relevant evidence to build the strongest case possible for your defense
  • Evaluating potential case strategies to identify available legal and factual defenses
  • Sitting down with you to understand your needs, concerns, and goals and explaining your charges and the criminal justice process to empower you to make informed decisions throughout your case
  • Leaving no stone unturned in pursuing a favorable resolution to your charges, including by filing motions such as motions to exclude evidence or dismiss charges to challenge the prosecution’s case or advocating on your behalf at trial when necessary

Contact Our Firm Today to Discuss Your Legal Options

Following an arrest in Shoreview, you need experienced legal counsel to help you protect your rights and future. Contact Duffy Defense, PLLC, for a free, confidential consultation with a dedicated criminal defense lawyer serving Shoreview, Minnesota, to discuss your legal options and benefit from the advocacy you deserve.

Directions to Our Office in St. Paul

To reach our office at 370 Selby Avenue, Suite 207, St. Paul, MN 55102:

From the North: 

  • Take I-35E S towards St. Paul
  • Take exit 240 to St. Anthony Ave
  • Turn left onto Dale St
  • Turn left onto Selby Ave
  • Destination will be on the right

From the South:

  • Take I-35E N towards St. Paul
  • Take exit 106B for W. Kellogg Blvd
  • Turn left onto W. Kellogg Blvd 
  • Turn left onto John Ireland Blvd
  • Turn right onto Selby Ave
  • Destination will be on the left

From the East:

  • Take I-94 W towards St. Paul
  • Take exit 241A for Marion St
  • Turn right onto Marion St 
  • Turn right onto John Ireland Blvd
  • Turn left onto Selby Ave
  • Destination will be on the left

From the West:

  • Take I-94 E towards St. Paul
  • Take exit 241 for Rondo Ave
  • Turn left onto Marion St 
  • Turn right onto John Ireland Blvd
  • Turn left onto Selby Ave
  • Destination will be on the left

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