The attorneys at Leverson Budke, Criminal Defense have enjoyed representing clients in Dakota County and throughout the state of Minnesota. We have worked extensively with the residents of Eagan and look forward to further solidify our bond to this flourishing city. For those who may be unfamiliar with our services, we are a full service Eagan Criminal Defense law firm. Please read below to learn more about our primary areas of focus.
Although DWIs are the most common offense many defense attorneys handle, Leverson Budke, P.A. is proud to provide criminal defense services to Eagan residents in connection to any prosecution they might be facing. Our experience in Eagan criminal defense provides value to our clients that is unmatched by most. If you’ve been charged with a crime in Eagan or anywhere else in Minnesota, contact Leverson Budke, P.A. immediately. Our attorneys will be glad to spend time talking to you about your specific case.
It is important that you begin defending against this charge immediately. In addition to requesting police reports and squad videos, Minnesota law requires you to sue the Commissioner of Public Safety if you wish to have your license revocation undone prior to the date listed on the Notice and Order of Revocation. This must be done within 60 days! If you choose not to do this, your driving record will reflect that your license was revoked as a result of a DWI — regardless of the outcome of the criminal matter. For this reason, it is imperative that you contact a Minnesota DWI lawyer right away.
If you are charged with a first or second degree DWI, the state can even take your vehicle. This also has a 60 day deadline. Don’t waste a single day. Contact us right away.
Contacting the firm is free. We understand that the disputes facing you, your family or your business can seem daunting.
If you’ve been charged with a DWI / DUI in Eagan or anywhere else in Minnesota, you’re going to need Eagan DWI lawyers who has experience working with the specific prosecutor assigned to your case. Leverson Budke, P.A. has been successful in negotiating excellent outcomes for Eagan clients, and in cases where no agreement could be reached, has successfully argued for dismissal prior to trial. Simply put, you want an attorney who knows the system, the prosecutors, and the courts. Our Eagan based DWI / DUI attorneys offer just that.
Even seemingly minor records can interfere with a person’s life years after the case is over. We don’t just focus on the initial defense. Our firm routinely argues successfully on behalf of our clients to have their records sealed. If you were convicted of a crime in Eagan, you want an attorney who maintains a good working relationship with the prosecutor. We have been able to negotiate Eagan expungement agreements in numerous cases.
Even if you weren’t convicted and your case was dismissed, you still have a criminal record as a result of your arrest and/or charge. In those cases, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Eagan expungement attorney who knows the specifics of the expungement statutes. If you were charged with a crime, but the charges were eventually dismissed, don’t spend anymore time with that entry on your criminal record. Let the attorneys at Leverson Budke, Criminal Defense help you get your clean record back.
Even if your offense isn’t one that is eligible for expungement under the statute, there is the possibility that an individual may receive a more limited expungement. In some circumstances, the court may use its own inherent authority to seal the records located within the courts themselves. This will not affect records held by any other government agencies (e.g. BCA, local police department, prosecutors, etc.). However, an inherent authority expungement may provide other benefits. These types of complex expungement cases can be tricky to navigate alone with out the help of a knowledgeable Eagan Expungement attorney. If you are interested in learning more about whether you may be eligible for an expungement, please contact the attorneys at Leverson Budke, P.A.
If you were convicted of a crime in Eagan or anywhere else in Minnesota, you were most likely placed on probation for a certain period of time under specific conditions. If you are now being accused of violating those conditions, it is important to contact an Eagan probation violation attorney immediately so you can get back on track. Often, the state does not want to incarcerate you for a lengthy period of time; they simply want you to complete the conditions that were put in place at the beginning of your probationary term. If you find yourself in this situation, you want someone on your side who has credibility with the courts and the prosecutors in Eagan. We routinely work with new and former Eagan clients to negotiate favorable outcomes that don’t result in a revocation of their probation.
The Eagan Criminal Defense attorneys at Leverson Budke have worked with judges and prosecutors in Eagan for several years and are excited to be located directly in Eagan. We understand that there are several things beyond your control. However, the one thing we have control over is our reputation; and we take great pride in ours. If you believe the attorneys at Leverson Budke, P.A. can be of service to you, we encourage you to contact us right away.
If you were convicted of a felony crime of violence in Eagan, your second amendment right to possess a firearm is revoked for the remainder of your lifetime — or until you successfully petition the court for restoration of that constitutional right. This is a particularly niche area of practice, and you want Eagan criminal defense attorneys who know how to present the law and your best facts to the court. We have successfully petitioned for restoration of gun rights on behalf of Eagan residents for several years. It’s especially important to hire the right attorney on the front end because, in this particular instance, you are barred from re-filing the petition for three years if a judge denies your request. Hire an Eagan restoration of gun rights attorney who understands the process, the courts, and the intricacies of this particular area of law.
There are also situations where the federal government believes you are disqualified even when you aren’t. For example, the federal prohibition on firearms for individuals convicted a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is only triggered in certain circumstances. In Minnesota, a domestic assault occurs if one inflicts harm on a family member or if they act with the intent to cause fear of imminent bodily harm or death. For all practical purposes, those two different offenses are treated the same under Minnesota law.
The federal government will only prohibit a person from possessing a firearm if they have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence that involved actual harm to another person. If you are convicted of a domestic assault that involves an element of fear, but not harm, the federal prohibition does not apply to you. There is a formal process that must be followed when letting the federal government know about this issue. Because the process is lengthy, it’s best to contact a restoration of gun rights attorney as soon as possible.
There are certain offenses for which an individual will be disqualified from providing direct care services. Unfortunately, many attorneys and judges are not aware of this consequence. We frequently field phone calls from individuals who reached an agreement to plead guilty in their criminal case, believe their legal troubles to be over, and then find out that they can no longer work in their chosen field. You should know that there are circumstances under which you can ask the Department of Human Services to set aside the disqualification so that you may resume providing direct care. Don’t go into this process alone though. Hire an attorney who knows the process and can help present the best evidence. It is your burden to show that you pose no risk to anyone.
It’s important to hire Eagan criminal defense attorneys immediately if you work in a field that requires a DHS background check and you’ve been charged with a crime. If you’ve been charged with a disqualifying offense, you should know that you do not even need to be convicted of the alleged offense to be disqualified. In some cases, the prosecuting attorney will make you an offer to keep the offense off of your criminal record. This is called a stay of adjudication. Essentially, you plead guilty but the judge chooses not to “accept” your guilty plea. Instead, they place you on probation for a certain period. When you complete probation, the charge is dismissed. While this sounds like a great deal, it’s important to fully understand the terms and consequences of that offer. DHS is allowed to disqualify an individual based on a conviction or an admission. In the case of a stay of adjudication, you are required to admit that you committed the alleged offense. This is enough for DHS to disqualify you alone.
DHS can disqualify you even if you maintain your innocence and your case is dismissed. The law allows a DHS disqualification, if, after their own independent investigation, DHS determines that it is more likely than not that you committed the offense. For this, they will look at the court proceedings, the police reports, and all other relevant evidence.
The reviews on Google speak for themselves. The Eagan criminal defense attorneys at Leverson Budke are not only affordable and professional, they also truly care about you and your family. Truthfully what sets Leverson Budke apart from most other law firms is just that, they care. They go above and beyond and make themselves available at all hours of the night because they care and their passion is fighting for those who have been wronged. Choose Leverson Budke and have someone in your corner for life. Let us present your best defense.
