Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer

Defending Against Your Charges

Being charged with a crime is one of the most frightening events you can experience. With so much at stake, including your freedom, relationships, career and reputation, the outcome of your case is of the utmost importance. Addressing your situation correctly from the beginning can have a significant impact on the success of your case. Having a Minnesota criminal defense lawyer by your side as early as possible and relentlessly fighting for your rights is vital for your best chance at a positive outcome. Our highly skilled legal team can fight for your future when you are facing charges for such crimes as:

Assault
Assault refers to the threat of physical violence in an attempt to harm another person. It can also include reckless activity which brings about this threat. The state of mind of the alleged victim and whether they believed a credible threat existed is an important factor in an assault defense. An attorney from our firm can review your specific circumstances and determine the best way to fight for your rights. Read more about assault...

Battery
Battery involves physical contact which causes or could be expected to cause bodily harm. The severity of the alleged victim's injuries is taken into account when determining the penalties to be applied in cases of conviction. Battery may be charged as a felony, which involves the additional ramifications of the cancellation of certain civil rights. Read moreabout battery...

DUI
Being charged with DUI is a serious situation which can result not only in significant fines and the loss of your license, but can also put you in prison. Penalties increase in cases of multiple DUI or circumstances which lead the charge to be that of felony DUI. No matter the details of your case, we can defend your rights throughout the DUI process. Read more about DUI...

Drug Crimes
Drugs crimes tend to be aggressively prosecuted and can result in imprisonment, fines, mandatory participation in drug treatment programs, community service and more. Penalties differ depending on whether your charges concern sales, distribution, manufacturing, trafficking or marijuana charges. Your defense will also differ and requires an attorney who can work with the unique circumstances of your case. Read more about drug crimes...

Expungement
If you are interested in expungement, an attorney from our firm can help to determine if you are qualified or how you may become qualified. Some people seek to have their criminal record cleared to address disadvantages in matters of employment, housing and the like. Some feel they personally need a fresh start. Read more about expungement...

Internet Crimes
Any crime committed using the internet can be classed as an internet crime. Examples include fraud, child pornography offenses, cyber-stalking and identity theft. As your legal counsel, we will hold the court and jury to the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. We will seek to introduce doubt or simply prove your innocence with a well-prepared defense. Read more about internet crimes...

Federal Crimes
Federal crimes are those which are in violation of federal law and as such, they are often prosecuted by federal agencies such as the FBI. Being charged with such a crime is a very serious matter and can carry severe penalties. You need legal counsel familiar with defending these cases and with the process involved. Read more about federal crimes...

Probation Violations
Violating probation can occur in a multitude of ways. Some of these may include missing an appointment with your probation officer, failing to appear in court as schedule, or becoming involved in further trouble with the law. Failing to satisfy any restrictions and orders the court has placed on you as part of your probation can have significant consequences. Read more about probation violations...

Sex Crimes
Sex crimes include any offense of a sexual nature. Child pornography, child abuse, sex with a minor and rape are all examples of sex crimes. If convicted, you can face heavy penalties including imprisonment and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Our firm will seek to have your charges reduced to avoid this potential penalty and above all will fight to help you avoid conviction. Read more about sex crimes...

Juvenile Crimes
If your child has been charged with a crime, it is vital he or she has quality legal representation. Without a dedicated lawyer fighting for their rights, minors are simply left open to the full penalties which can be ordered by the court. These can be traumatizing for the child and alter the course of their future. Read more about juvenile crimes...

Theft Crimes
Without the help of a skilled lawyer, theft crimes can easily result in heavy prison sentences. The value of goods stolen, and whether or not threats, force or weapons were used in the commission of the crime all affect the sentence given. Even the milder cases, however, can result in jail time. If you have been charged with burglary, robbery, shoplifting or something similar. Read mroe about theft crimes...

Traffic Offenses
Traffic offenses can result in the loss of your license for a significant period, as well as fines and other penalties. Some can even result in jail time. There are steps, however, that our firm can take to fight all of these consequences and fight for your driving privileges and your freedom. Read more about traffic offenses...

Violent Crimes
A conviction for a violent crime such as murder or manslaughter can permanently destroy your entire life. You may spend most of it behind bars - a very real possibility if you do not have a skilled lawyer fighting for a just outcome to your case. Our firm is adept at working with the specifics of each case to create a unique and powerful defense. Read more about violent crimes...

Dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer in Minnesota

No matter what type of offense you have been charged with, if the criminal system has labeled you as a suspect then you absolutely cannot afford to go another minute unrepresented by a defense attorney from our firm. Whether or not the allegations that have been made in your name are true, if you are made to appear before a trial court and/ or judge, you will be best served under the legal representation of a skilled defense strategist from Heimerl & Lammers. With years of personal experience and a knack for detail, there is almost nothing that our firm is unable to handle when it comes to defending the rights and future freedoms of a client whose entire livelihood is at stake. We know just how much is at stake if a conviction is ruled in your case, so we are prepared to do everything possible to prevent this from happening. When you are represented by Heimerl & Lammers, you will receive personalized attention and swift responses to your inquiries, as well as have easy access to an attorney whenever needed. We genuinely care about helping you and your family and will always treat you with the dignity you deserve.

Contact a Minnesota criminal attorney to have someone dedicated to fighting your charges and pursuing justice in your case.