NORTH DAKOTA DUI/DWI CHARGE
If you were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or for driving while intoxicated or impaired, for example driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in North Dakota, you need to get the help of a DUI attorney. A DUI or DWI charge could result in serious penalties and will definitely negatively affect your life. It may be expensive, it could cost you your job, you may have limited transportation options, and you could face other criminal penalties. A DUI attorney like Sand Law PLLC may be able to have your DUI or DWI charge reduced.
NORTH DAKOTA ASSAULT CHARGE
If you have been accused of willfully causing bodily harm to another person, you may be charged with assault in the state of North Dakota. You may be charged with simple assault or assault depending on the amount of injury you allegedly caused the victim. Assault can run the gambit on its level severity, including Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Felony, and Misdemeanor. Assault can be classified as a Class B Felony, Class C Felony, Class A Misdemeanor, Class B Misdemeanor.
NORTH DAKOTA DRUG RELATED OFFENSES
Possession of controlled substances can vary greatly in North Dakota and so can the penalties for possession. North Dakota classifies many drugs as controlled substances, like marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. Illegally making, possessing, or selling drugs can be classified as misdemeanors or felonies and can cause serious disruption in one’s life. North Dakota classifies drugs into something called schedules, from Schedule I which are considered the most dangerous drugs to Schedule V which are considered the least dangerous.
NORTH DAKOTA SEX CRIMES
Sex crimes are defined by violence during a sexual act, lack of consent, or engaging in a sexual act with an individual who is legally incapable of consent. Sex crimes can have serious consequences and may require incarceration and registration as a sex offender. This can seriously impact a person’s job, housing, and social opportunities.
NORTH DAKOTA SERIOUS FELONIES
North Dakota categorizes felony crimes into four categories: Class AA, Class A, Class B, and Class C. Class AA felonies are the most serious in North Dakota, while Class C offenses are the least serious.
For information on misdemeanors, see North Dakota Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences.
Felonies in North Dakota have a maximum possible penalty, meaning there is limit on the amount of punishment imposed. This depends on the class level:
Class AA: Up to life imprisonment without parole
A: Up to 20 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines
B: Up to 10 years’ imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines
C: Up to five years’ imprisonment and up to $5,000 in fines
NORTH DAKOTA THEFT AND BURGLARY
Theft crimes involve the taking of the property of another with the intent to deprive them of it permanently. Theft is often categorized into two different categories: larceny and theft crime. Larceny is defined as: the unauthorized taking of another person’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of the use of the property. So, the basic distinction between robbery and larceny is that robbery involves the use of force, whereas larceny doesn’t,
- Threats
- Fraud
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