CRIMINAL CHARGES
Misdemeanor, Gross Misdemeanor, or Felony, criminal charges can turn your life upside down.  Simply put, there’s no such thing as an “insignificant” criminal charge.  We listen to you and present your case to prosecutors, judges, and jurors – whoever must hear your case.

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We handle all aspects of criminal charges, including DWI-DUI, Assault, Theft, Dishonored Check, Violation of an Order for Protection, Drug/Controlled Substance, Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Murder. 

DWI-DUI
In Minnesota, DWI-DUI charges have far reaching consequences – some are considered “criminal matters” and some are considered “civil matters.”  The most important difference is the critical deadlines that you must meet in order to protect your rights in the civil matters (if a deadline is missed, you cannot pursue a civil defense – no exceptions).  Mark Betters and Associates handles all aspects of DWI-DUI issues, criminal and civil, including:

• Driver’s License Revocation
• License Plate Impoundment
• Vehicle Forfeiture
• Breath/Blood/Urine test results
• Unconstitutional Vehicle Stops
• Probable Cause to Arrest
• Pre-Trial Motions
• Jury Trials
• Appeals

DRUGS / CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Whether based upon possession or sale, drug-related crimes are always serious.  Like DWI-DUI charges, drug charges include both criminal and civil issues.  Drug charges are often accompanied by the “forfeiture actions” (the government permanently taking any of your property that the government alleges was involved with a drug crime, including money, vehicles, jewelry, and even your house).  We handle all aspects of drug charges, including:

• Property Forfeiture
• Expert Witness Examinations
• Pre-Trial Motions
• Search Warrants
• Wire Tapping
• Confidential Informant issues
• Possession/Sale/Manufacturing/Grow Operations

ASSAULT / CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 
Assault and Criminal Sexual Conduct charges have more witness credibility issues than any other area of criminal law.  Often you are faced with a “he said/she said” circumstance.  Mark Betters has handled some of the most complex trials for Sexually Dangerous Person and Sexually Psychopathic Personality Commitments in Southern Minnesota.  We handle the following:

• 911 Call Analysis
• “Cornerhouse” Interviews
• Expert Witness issues
• Physical Evidence
• DNA Issues
• Witness Credibility

 

THEFT / DISHONORED CHECK
Theft charges can affect your future in critical ways.  Whether you’re charged with shoplifting, credit card fraud, or issuing a dishonored check, anytime theft is alleged, it can create stressful, embarrassing circumstances.  Mark Betters and Associates handles all types of theft charges, including the following:

• Shoplifting
• Credit Card Fraud
• Identify Theft
• Issuing Dishonored Check / Theft by Check
• Embezzlement
• Wrongfully Obtained Public Assistance