In the state of Minnesota, ATTEMPT and CONSPIRACY are punishable offenses. Having an attorney is a must to understand and defend your rights. Contact us today at 651-364-1508 to see how we can assist with your case!
Attempt
What is it?
Minnesota law defines attempt as having the intention to commit a crime as well as doing an act that is a substantial step towards completion of that crime, as per MN Statute 609.17.
What are the penalties?
Those who attempt to commit a crime may be sentenced to the following:
- if the maximum sentencing for the crime you intended to commit is life in prison, then you may be sentenced to no more than 20 years, or
- for any other attempt, you may be sentenced to no less than 90 days and no more than half of the maximum imprisonment for that given crime, or
- a fine of $100.
Conspiracy
What is it?
More serious than attempt, conspiracy means that you have made secret plans with someone to commit an unlawful or harmful act, or to influence a third party individual to be arrested or prosecuted for a criminal charge while you know it to be a false charge. You can still be charged even if you or the person you conspire with are/is not a Minnesotan resident so long as the act was done within the state, as per MN Statute 609.175.
What are the penalties?
If charged for conspiracy, you may face the following:
- if the intended crime is a misdemeanor, sentence to imprisonment is for no more than 90 days and/or to payment of a fine that is no more than $300, or
- for murder in the first-degree or treason, sentencing to imprisonment is for no more than 20 years, or
- for any other felony or gross misdemeanor, the sentencing to imprisonment and/or payment of the fine is no more than one-half that which is provided for that crime.
What should I do?
Contact us at 651-364-1508 to see how we can help with your case.