Rochester Minnesota Riot Defense Lawyer

Riot Defense Attorney Minnesota

Riot in Minnesota is defined as “three or more persons assembled disturbing the public peace by an intentional act or threat of unlawful force or violence to persons or property.” If you have been charged with riot in Minnesota, please contact our Rochester Minnesota Defense attorney, to see how we can help.

Riot Categories in Minnesota

Riot crimes in Minnesota are divided according to whether death occurs during the riot, whether a dangerous weapon is involved, or whether there is just threat of force or violence. Based on these factors, riot participants can be charged with either:

• Riot in the First Degree – An intentional act or threat of unlawful force or violence by three or more people that results in death and one of the persons is armed with a dangerous weapon. Felony with a sentence up to 20 years in prison and/or a $35,000 fine;
• Riot in the Second Degree – An intentional act or threat of unlawful force or violence by three or more people where participant is armed with a dangerous weapon or knows that any other participant is armed with a dangerous weapon. Felony with a sentence up to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine;
• Riot in the Third Degree – An intentional act or threat of unlawful force or violence to persons or property, by three or more people, which disturbs the public peace. Gross Misdemeanor with a sentence up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.

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If you have been charged with riot in Minnesota, please Contact the Dilaveri Law Firm today. We always offer free initial consultations to our clients. Call 507.206.6020 or complete our free case evaluation form.