Loftness & Anderson, P.A.

Criminal Defense

Astute Criminal Defense Lawyers

During criminal proceedings, you face much distress, and if convicted, the potential loss of certain rights. Whether you have been cited for a minor traffic violation or arrested for a serious felony offense, you want to discuss your situation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. At the Shakopee law offices of Loftness & Anderson, we will answer your questions and help you determine how to proceed.

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When preparing your criminal defense, you want to know what you can expect. When facing any type of criminal charge, you are looking at a minimum of two to three court appearances.

• First appearance: An arraignment to enter a plea where bail may be addressed.
• Second appearance: A pretrial conference or omnibus hearing will determine if your case can be resolved by plea. If not, we will bring constitutional claims by motion.
• Third appearance: If your case has not been settled, we will protect your rights at a jury trial or court trial.

Whether you are fighting a traffic ticket, speeding ticket or you are under investigation for a Minnesota or federal felony crime, our firm will be there to protect your constitutionally protected rights every step of the way.

Criminal Defense Cases

Our firm handles misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony charges in the state and federal courts of Minnesota. While a misdemeanor can carry penalties of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, a gross misdemeanor can result in spending up to one year in jail and a $3,000 fine. We will build a criminal defense in an attempt to lower the charges and minimize damages to you and your family. We handle the following criminal defense matters, among others:

• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Offenses & Driver's License Revocation
• Careless or Reckless Driving
• Vehicular Homicide
• Vehicle Forfeiture
• Juvenile Offenses & Juvenile Delinquency
• Drug Charges: Possession, Intent to Distribute, Trafficking
• Reckless Endangerment
• Assault & Domestic Assault
• Sex Offenses
• Theft & Related Offenses: Fraud, Forgery, Worthless Checks, Shoplifting
• Homicide & Manslaughter

In addition to our criminal defense practice, our firm also handles criminal appeals. Whether we handled your case at trial or you are looking for new representation for your appeal, we can help you explore your options for appeal.

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From drug possession to assault charges, you  may have the option to lower the charges and minimize the consequences of a possible conviction. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

Loftness & Anderson, P.A.

327 Marschall Road, Suite 370
Shakopee, MN 55379
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At the Shakopee, MN law offices of Loftness & Anderson, we represent clients throughout Minnesota, including Chaska, Burnsville, Savage, Prior Lake, Chanhassen, Jordan, Lakeville, New Market, Elko, New Prague, Belle Plaine, Scott County, Carver County, Dakota County, Rice County, LeSeuer County, Hennepin County, and Ramsey County.