Birrell Law Firm PLLC, MN Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you are on the receiving end of a warrant for arrest, it is imperative to discuss your situation with a qualified criminal lawyer from Birrell Criminal Defense so that a defense can be established on your behalf.

“State” criminal charges are governed by state legislation and prosecuted in state courts. Federal charges are governed by federal law and prosecuted by the US attorney’s office in federal courts.

If a person is arrested, he or she must appear for an arraignment, at which time the charges against the defendant will be announced in public, a plea of not guilty will be entered on the defendant’s behalf and the condition of release will be determined by the court.

In criminal proceedings, an arraignment is the first step towards a conviction. Generally, the court will announce the charges that have been filed against the defendant. The defendant will enter a plea or often, the court will enter a plea of not guilty on their behalf.

You do not have to speak to the authorities after being arrested. You only need to provide identification.

Tax fraud occurs when a taxpayer knowingly and deliberately falsifies information on a tax return to limit his or her tax liability.

These include: high-yield investment fraud, Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, advanced fee schemes, broker embezzlement, hedge fund-related fraud, foreign currency fraud, and late-day trading

Transferring criminally obtained money into non-criminal channels making it appear that the money came from a lawful source is money laundering.

No - not always. You may also want to consult us so we can evaluate your case and determine what to do next.

YES, you will be investigated by the U.S. Attorneys office as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This includes the consumption, possession, furnishing, sale, and supply of an illegal substance, as well as the paraphernalia that goes with them.

It is five years. Once five years has passed after the fraud, you cannot be prosecuted for the crime.

Crossing state lines to commit a crime (such as drug crimes, gun crimes, kidnappings and identity theft offenses) is considered a federal crime.

A target letter is the means by which the federal government informs individuals that they are targets for criminal prosecution. It is frequently used in white collar cases and is often the first indication that an individual is under investigation.