Minnesota law classifies the following as felony crimes of violence:
- 1st (premeditated), 2nd, and 3rd Degree Murder;
- 1st and 2nd Degree Manslaughter;
- Aiding suicide or attempted suicide;
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th degree felony assault;
- Domestic Assault and domestic assault strangulation;
- Benefit of a gang felony;
- The use of drugs to injure or facilitate crime;
- Simple and aggravated robbery;
- Kidnapping and false imprisonment;
- Prostitution and sex trafficking;
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree criminal sexual conduct ;
- Malicious punishment of a child;
- Neglect or endangerment of a child;
- Committing a crime while wearing or possessing a bullet-proof vest;
- Theft of a firearm, explosive, or incendiary device;
- Theft of a controlled substance;
- 1st and 2nd degree arson;
- 1st and 2nd Degree Burglary;
- Drive-by shooting;
- Unlawful possession of a machine gun or short-barreled shotgun;
- Felony Riot;
- Terroristic threats (Threats of Violence;
- Stalking;
- Shooting at a public transit vehicle or facility
- Any felony drug charge; and
- Any attempt to commit any of the above offenses
In addition to hefty fines and a significant prison sentence, a conviction for a felony crime of violence can carry a lifetime ban on the possession of firearms and the loss of other rights. Due to the seriousness of the consequences that attach to a felony crime of violence conviction, it is imperative to have an experienced criminal defense lawyer like Coley Grostyan to vigorously defend your case and protect your rights. Call Coley Grostyan today to schedule a free initial consultation and case assessment at (612) 747-2254.
Coley Grostyan practices in state and federal courts and offers legal representation throughout the state of Minnesota including, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Anoka County, Sherburne County, Wright County, Dakota County, Washington County, Carver County, Scott County, Isanti County, Mille Lacs County, Kanabec County, Pine County, Crow Wing County, Aitkin County, Goodhue County, St. Louis County, and Stearns County.