Minnesota · Criminal & Records
The Minnesota Criminal Law Guide
Understanding Minnesota Criminal Charges, the Sentencing Guidelines Grid, Pretrial Release, and Key Court Procedures.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Minnesota law · Plain language
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Understand Minnesota criminal cases, from arrest to sentencing
Chapter 609 offense levels, the Sentencing Guidelines Grid, bail with sureties, the Omnibus Hearing, and expungement, explained in plain language.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A criminal charge in Minnesota raises urgent questions, for the person accused and for the family members trying to help.
The Minnesota Criminal Law Guide explains the state's criminal code, found mainly in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609, and the structured sentencing system that sets Minnesota apart. It covers the four levels of offenses, from petty misdemeanors to felonies, and how the Sentencing Guidelines Grid uses offense severity and criminal history to produce a presumptive sentence.
The guide walks through a case in order, from arrest and the first court appearance to bail, the Omnibus Hearing under Rule 11, plea negotiations, trial, sentencing, and appeals. It also explains:
• Why most Minnesota cases begin with a complaint rather than a grand jury indictment
• The difference between a stayed sentence and an executed sentence
• When a judge may depart from the guidelines
• How no-contact orders, probation, and expungement work
Separate sections speak to the accused person and to family members or supporters, with real-world questions and answers and checklists for each. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Minnesota's Criminal Code
- Who is Subject to Minnesota Criminal Law?
- The Building Blocks: Crime Classifications and Definitions
- The Sentencing Framework: From Presumption to Departure
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of Family Member or Supporter
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Minnesota law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Minnesota law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Minnesota criminal law: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor, a gross misdemeanor, and a felony in Minnesota?
The difference turns on the maximum punishment. A misdemeanor carries up to 90 days and a $1,000 fine, a gross misdemeanor up to 364 days and a $3,000 fine, and a felony one year or more. The guide explains each level.
What is a presumptive sentence in Minnesota?
It is the sentence the Sentencing Guidelines Grid recommends based on offense severity and criminal history score. The guide explains how the grid works and when a judge may depart from it.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Minnesota?
Yes. This guide is written for Minnesota law and cites the Minnesota statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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