Minnesota Criminal Lawyer Robert J. Shane is an accomplished criminal defense attorney practicing in both state and federal courts. Attorney Shane has established a winning record based on hard work, people skills, and an uncanny ability to locate and exploit the legal loophole.

As a criminal defense lawyer licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, Mr. Shane defends the freedom of people charged with crimes which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drug and Narcotic Defense
• Drunk Driving Defense
• Assaults
• Homicide
• Sex Crimes
• Traffic Offenses
• White Collar Crime

If you have been arrested for a crime, Do Not make any statements to the police! Your statements will only be used against you.

Robert J. Shane will assist you through each step of the process, including arrest, interrogation, police line-up, bail hearing, first appearance, omnibus hearing, suppression hearing, and jury trial.

Since 1983, Attorney Shane been defending persons charged with criminal offenses throughout Minnesota, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Anoka, Hastings, Shakopee, Buffalo, Chaska, and St. Cloud. In 2001, He became licensed in Wisconsin and has represented clients before courts in many cities including Madison, Hudson, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Siren and Ellsworth.

If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a criminal offense in Minnesota or Wisconsin, contact Attorney Robert J. Shane. For a free consultation call toll free 866-435-1678 or complete the attached online questionnaire to have a experienced criminal defense attorney contact you.

What happens if I am arrested?
If you have been arrested without a warrant for a misdemeanor offense, the officer must issue you a citation and release you, unless it appears to the officer that detention is necessary to prevent further criminal conduct or if there is a substantial likelihood that you will fail to respond to the citation.

If you have been arrested under a warrant issued upon a complaint, you must be taken before a judge as directed in the warrant. The amount of the bail must be included on the face of the warrant.

If you have been arrested for a felony without a warrant, you must be brought before the judge within 36 hours, exclusive of the day of arrest, Sundays and legal holidays. A judge must review the case and make a probable cause determination within 48 hours from the time of arrest. If the court determines there is no probable cause to believe a crime was committed by you, or if no determination of probable cause is made within 48 hours, you must be released immediately.

Was my arrest lawful?
When probable cause exists, the police may arrest a felony suspect without a warrant in any public place. If the arrest was valid, the police may search the suspect and any area within the suspect’s immediate control as an incident to the arrest without additional justification. The test for probable cause for an arrest is based on an objective standard. The police must show that they reasonably could have believed that a crime has been committed by the person to be arrested. If the court finds the arrest to be unlawful, the evidence seized from the suspect, or found in the area of his immediate control e.g. crack cocaine, will be suppressed and unavailable for use during trial.

Why do I need to hire an attorney?
Your freedom depends on it. If you are convicted of a felony, you may be subject to a mandatory minimum prison sentence, loss of your right to vote, and right to possess a firearm. A felony conviction will curtail your employment opportunities and brand you for life as a convicted felon. A DWI conviction can result in a jail sentence, loss of driving privileges, loss of vehicle and plate impoundment. The outcome of your case depends on the facts, applicable law and choosing the right attorney.

Case Examples

• Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute 8 Ounces Crack Cocaine
  • Facing: 20 Year Mandatory Minimum Federal Prison Sentence
  • Result: 7.5 Years Federal Prison based on Post Offense Rehabilitation
    
• Charge: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree
  • Facing: 4 Years State Prison
  • Result: Acquittal
    
• Charge: First Degree Controlled Substance Crime (19 grams methamphetamine)
  • Facing: 86 Month Presumptive State Prison
  • Result: No Executed Jail Time
    
• Charge: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree
  • Facing: 12 Years State Prison
  • Result: Evidence Suppressed
    
• Charge: Felony Theft of Welfare Benefits
  • Facing: Year and a Day County Jail Time
  • Result: No Conviction

68% Acquittal/Dismissal Rate in 2007

Testimonial

I'm sending this letter to you because I never had a chance to Thank You for your services. Being in the system now for almost 2 years. I get to see how truly blessed I am to have had you as my attorney to represent me. The federal system is not known for its leniency on sentencing when crack is involved. Since I've been here at TI there are a few guys here that I grew up with that have been incarcerated for at the most 18 years at the least 9 years, and I will still be home before most of them. Most of the inmates here sentenced for crack have sentences ranging from 18-24 years or more. It's kind of scary. When I hear that it makes me think of the negotiating you did with Mr. Newberry to get me a fair sentence. Thank You again Mr. Shane. A lot of inmates here talk about laws and how the federal system works. Most or all I can say have never heard of a pre-rehabilitation downward departure because it is no where in the guidelines (good work).