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At Dilaveri Law Firm we handle all types of criminal matters, no matter how large or small. We will fight hard for each client to obtain the best possible results, whether that means preventing a charge from being filed, taking a case to trial, or negotiating the best possible deal.
Remember, our justice system is adversarial in nature with each party having a well defined role, and vigorously advocating their position. Thus, it is not the prosecutor’s job to offer you the best deal possible, but rather to defend the state’s position and obtain a conviction. Therefore having a strong defense attorney that will forcefully fight on your behalf is crucial for obtaining your desired results.
Individuals convicted of a crime in the State of Minnesota, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury or a judge, are subject to, among other penalties, fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future. And while the outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement, courtroom procedure, etc., rest assured that at Dilaveri Law Firm we will explore all possible avenues to either have a jury or a judge find you not guilty or negotiate the best deal on your behalf. For more information click at our criminal site www.dilavericriminaldefense.com
Contact Rochester, Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney Arens Dilaveri today for outstanding, personalized and affordable legal representation in the following criminal law areas:
- Homicide
- Robbery
- Assault
- Burglary
- Arson
- Domestic Violence
- Kidnapping
- Trafficking
- Manufacturing
- Possession
- Sexual Assault
- Indecent Exposure
- Driving under the Influence/ Driving while Intoxicated (DUI/DWI)
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Reckless Driving
- Hit & Run
- All traffic tickets
Call our office immediately at 507.206.6020 to arrange for your free initial consultation. Do not discuss the case with anyone, especially the police or any investigators working on their behalf.
An amount of money set by the Judge as "insurance" to guarantee that you will return for future hearings. Bail is generally based on the seriousness of the charged crime and the court history of the individual. If you do not obtain counsel for your bail hearing the judge may grant the prosecutor’s request for a very high bail amount or deny you bail if the argument is made that you are a flight risk with no ties to the community. The bail can be “unconditional” or “conditional”. Conditional bail is lower, but carries with it more “conditions”.
a. The right to legal counsel;
b. The right to trial by a jury of your peers;
c. The right to speedy trial;
d. The right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures;
e. The right to be protected against excessive bail;
f. The right to be protected against double jeopardy;
g. The right to remain silent;
h. The right to due process and equal protection;
i. The right to be informed of the nature of the charges against you;
j. The right to be presumed innocent and requirement that the State prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt;
k. The right to compel witnesses to appear at trial, The right to cross-examine witnesses at trial.
a. Petty misdemeanors – Non criminal violations punishable by only a fine of up to $300.00. Most trafffic violations fall under this category.
b. Misdemeanors - Crimes punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
c. Gross misdemeanors - Crimes punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000.
d. Felonies - Crimes punishable by more than one year in prison and/or significant fines. The felony sentences are based on a chart put together by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission and they take into account the severity of the offense and the defendant’s previous criminal history.
Please be aware that while certain crimes on their own may be simple misdemeanors, if it is a repeat offense they can be enhanced (upgraded) to a gross misdemeanor or a felony.
For more FAQs, please see our main FAQs page here or the DUI/DWI FAQs page here. If you have further questions, please contact out office at 507.206.6020, or if you prefer you can fill out our questionnaire form here.
