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Misdemeanor (up to 90 days); elevated to gross misdemeanor or felony with prior convictions

• What is assault in the fifth degree?
• What are the penalties for 609.224?

Misdemeanor (first offense) to felony (for repeat/aggravated offenses)

• What is a DWI in Minnesota?
• What are the penalties for a DWI in Minnesota?

Misdemeanor to 20-year felony depending on value of property stolen

• What is theft under Minnesota law?
• What are the penalties for theft (609.52)?

Gross misdemeanor (first-time small quantity) or felony (up to 5 years)

• What is a fifth-degree controlled substance crime?
• What are the penalties for a 5th degree drug charge?

Misdemeanor (up to 90 days/$1,000); can be gross misdemeanor if against a vulnerable adult

• What is disorderly conduct in Minnesota?
• What are the penalties for disorderly conduct?

Misdemeanor (damage ≤ $500) up to felony (if damage > $1,000 or hate crime)

• What is criminal damage to property?
• What are the penalties for 609.595 property damage?

Gross misdemeanor (fourth-degree) up to felony (first-degree, 20 years max)

• What is burglary under Minnesota law?
• What are the penalties for burglary (609.582)?

Misdemeanor to felony depending on use of force or risk of harm

• What does obstructing legal process mean?
• What are the penalties for obstructing legal process?

Misdemeanor to 20-year felony based on loss amount and victims

• What is identity theft in Minnesota?
• What are the penalties for identity theft (609.527)?

Misdemeanor (up to 90 days jail/$1,000 fine)

• What counts as trespassing in Minnesota?
• What are the penalties for trespassing?