What should I bring when turning myself in on a warrant?

Bring an official photo ID or other documents for identification, as well as cash or cards if bail is necessary. Cell phones will be confiscated, so be sure to write down or memorize important [...]

What should I wear when turning myself in on a warrant?

Dress in clean and comfortable clothes, avoiding belts and drawstrings if possible.

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Is a bail premium refundable?

It’s important to remember that the bail premium is never refundable in any condition, as the premium is earned by the bail company for service rendered upon the release of the defendant.

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I signed for someone’s bail bond, now I don’t think they’ll show up for court. Can I get off of the bond?

Once you sign for someone’s bond, you become fully responsible for the face amount of the bail bond while the bond remains active.

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What happens once bail is set?

After the bail amount is determined, the defendant gets booked and bail gets posted on their behalf.

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Who controls bail amounts?

In general, the law gives a judge the freedom to set bail.

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How is identity theft defined in Minnesota?

A person who transfers, possesses, or uses an identity that is not the person’s own, with the intent to commit, aid, or abet any unlawful activity is guilty of identity theft.

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What are the penalties for identity theft in Minnesota?

The penalties for identity theft in Minnesota range from a misdemeanor to a 20-year felony. The offense level correlates with the amount of loss incurred, the number of direct victims involved, [...]

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How is robbery defined under Minnesota law?

Intentionally takes personal property from a person or in the presence of another and uses or threatens the imminent use of force against any person

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How is theft defined under Minnesota law?

Intentionally takes, uses, transfers, conceals or retains possession of property belonging to another, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.