How can I bring criminal charges against someone?
Answer
Only a law enforcement agency can bring criminal charges against someone. You can learn more about how a law enforcement agency may decide to bring charges here: Investigating Crimes - MN House Research and Criminal Arrest and Charging - MN House Research. If you have been the victim of a crime, you should report it to your local law enforcement agency for investigation.
You may find it helpful to get advice from a lawyer. You can search for lawyers through the Minnesota Unbundled Law Project, which offers a directory of lawyers offering customizable services. You can also search for lawyers using the Minnesota State Bar Association's Find a Lawyer Directory or by calling the Minnesota Lawyer Referral and Information Service at (612) 752-6699. For more options, we also maintain lists of Legal Referrals by County.
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