What is a Crime of Violence?

Minnesota law classifies the following felony charges as crimes of violence:

• Murder in the first (premeditated), second, and third degrees;
• Manslaughter in the first and second degrees;
• Aiding suicide or aiding attempted suicide;
• Assault in the first,second, third, and fourth degrees;
• Any felony crimes committed for the benefit of a gang;
• The use of drugs to injure or facilitate crime
• Simple and aggravated robbery
• kidnapping
• false imprisonment
• solicitation, inducement, and promotion of prostitution; sex trafficking;
• criminal sexual conduct in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees;
• Malicious punishment of a child;
• Neglect or endangerment of a child;
• Committing a crime while wearing or possessing a bullet-resistant vest;
• Theft of a firearm;
• Theft of a motor vehicle;
• Theft from a burning, abandoned, or vacant building;
• Theft from an area of destruction caused by civil disaster, riot, bombing, or the proximity of battle;
• Theft of a controlled substance, explosive, or incendiary device;
• Arson in the first and second degrees;
• Burglary in the first, second, and third degrees;
• Drive-by shooting;
• Unlawfully owning, possessing, operating a machine gun or short-barreled shotgun;
• Riot;
• Terroristic threats;
• Stalking;
• Shooting at a public transit vehicle or facility
• Any felony drug charge; and
• Any attempt to commit any of the above offenses

In addition to hefty fines and a significant prison sentence, a conviction for a felony crime of violence can carry a lifetime ban on the possession of firearms and the loss of other rights. Due to the seriousness of the consequences that attach to a felony violent crime conviction, it is imperative to have an experienced criminal defense lawyer like Coley Grostyan to vigorously defend your case and protect your rights. Call Coley Grostyan today to schedule a free initial consultation and case assessment at (612) 747-2254.

Coley Grostyan practices in state and federal courts and offers legal representation throughout the state of Minnesota including, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Anoka County, Sherburne County, Wright County, Dakota County, Washington County, Carver County, Scott County, Isanti County, Mille Lacs County, Kanabec County, Pine County, Crow Wing County, Aitkin County, Goodhue County, St. Louis County, and Stearns County.

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