Court information
Hennepin County District Court – Criminal and Traffic Division
300 South 6th Street, C-11, Minneapolis, MN 55487
(612) 348-6000
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Defense for sex offenses matters in Plymouth and Hennepin County.
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Sex Offenses Defense in Plymouth, Minnesota
Plymouth cases often involve busy professionals and families looking to resolve matters efficiently and protect their records. Early legal guidance can help reduce disruption and avoid long-term consequences.
Minnesota sex-offense cases are highly fact-specific. The degree of criminal sexual conduct can depend on the type of alleged act, age, relationship or position of authority, consent, force or coercion, injury, weapons, and other circumstances. Andrew Davis reviews the precise statute charged, statements, messages, digital records, medical or forensic evidence, witness accounts, and how the investigation was conducted before building a defense strategy.
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Plymouth Court and Local Resources
Plymouth is located in Hennepin County and served by the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District. Confirm the location listed on your court notice before appearing, because Hennepin County criminal matters may be assigned to different court facilities.
Local agency
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 509-5160
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Official court information for Hennepin County, including court programs, policies, and contacts.
- Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
Official information and resources from the prosecutor’s office serving Hennepin County.
- Plymouth Police Reports
Official City of Plymouth information about requesting police reports and records.
Minnesota law and defense
Understanding Sex Offenses in Plymouth
Minnesota criminal law applies statewide, but the court process, local agency records, and practical details of a case depend on where it is filed. The information below explains important issues Andrew reviews when defending sex offenses cases.
Under Investigation or Charged With a Minnesota Sex Offense?
A sex-offense investigation can begin with a report, a police interview request, a search warrant, a digital-device seizure, or a formal criminal complaint. The accusation may involve disputed consent, age-based allegations, conflicting accounts, online communications, or forensic evidence. Trying to explain the situation before understanding what investigators already have can create additional problems. Andrew reviews the allegations and evidence first, then advises the client about interviews, searches, court orders, and the next stage of the case.
Types of Sex Offense Cases We Handle
Minnesota sex-offense allegations cover many different statutes and factual situations. Cases may involve:
- Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First, Second, Third, Fourth, or Fifth Degree
- Allegations involving sexual penetration or sexual contact without legally valid consent
- Age-based criminal sexual conduct allegations
- Allegations involving force, coercion, injury, or a dangerous weapon
- Cases involving an alleged position of authority, significant relationship, or vulnerable complainant
- Solicitation of a minor or internet-based allegations
- Pornographic works involving minors / child sexual abuse material allegations
- Indecent exposure
- Prostitution, patronizing, and solicitation allegations, including online or undercover investigations
Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Minnesota
Minnesota has five degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct, but the degree cannot be determined from a single fact alone. The statutes distinguish among sexual penetration and sexual contact and include different combinations of age, relationship, force or coercion, injury, weapons, incapacity, and other circumstances. As a general orientation:
- First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct The most serious degree. It can apply to specified penetration or contact allegations involving circumstances such as serious threats, weapons, force, injury, accomplices, or particular age and relationship combinations. The exact subdivision charged matters.
- Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Generally addresses specified sexual-contact allegations involving serious aggravating circumstances, including certain threats, weapons, force, injury, accomplices, age combinations, or prohibited relationships.
- Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Generally involves sexual penetration under one of the circumstances listed in the statute, which can include lack of consent, age-based provisions, incapacity, coercion, or certain relationships or positions.
- Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Generally involves sexual contact under one of the circumstances listed in the statute, including lack of consent, age-based provisions, incapacity, coercion, or specified relationships or positions.
- Fifth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Covers specified nonconsensual sexual-contact conduct and certain lewd-conduct allegations. It remains a criminal sexual conduct charge even though it is the lowest numbered degree.
Common questions
Plymouth Sex Offenses FAQ
What counts as a “sex crime” or criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota?
Sex offenses include a wide range of allegations: rape, sexual assault, criminal sexual conduct (1st–5th degree), child molestation, statutory rape, solicitation of a minor, indecent exposure, possession or distribution of child pornography, prostitution, and solicitation of prostitution. The exact charge depends on factors like age, alleged conduct, use of force, and relationship between the parties.
Do I need a lawyer before talking to police about a sex-offense allegation?
Getting legal advice before an interview is important because investigators may already have statements, messages, digital records, or other evidence you have not seen. A lawyer can help determine whether an interview is in your interest, communicate with investigators, and protect against unnecessary or misunderstood statements.
What are the consequences if I’m convicted of a sex offense?
Consequences depend on the exact offense and degree and can include incarceration, fines, probation or conditional release, treatment requirements, and registration for qualifying offenses. Employment, housing, licensing, immigration status, and family relationships can also be affected.
What are the degrees of criminal sexual conduct?
Minnesota has five degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC). First Degree is the most serious and can involve sexual penetration with a minor or with an adult under circumstances like force, weapons, or severe injury. Fifth Degree is still serious, but carries the lowest maximum penalty. The degree charged depends on factors like age, whether the conduct was contact or penetration, use of force, alleged mental or physical helplessness, and any position of authority or significant relationship.
Do you handle prostitution and solicitation cases too?
Yes. We defend clients accused of prostitution, patronizing prostitutes, and related solicitation offenses, including hotel stings and online operations. These cases can involve entrapment issues, undercover operations, and heavy collateral consequences for employment and professional licenses.
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If you need help with sex offenses in Plymouthor Hennepin County, contact Andrew Davis to discuss what happened and what comes next.