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Thomas C Gallagher
Gallagher Criminal Defense
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Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- White Collar Crime
- Juvenile Law
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Minnesota
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Trial Lawyer
- Gallagher Criminal Defense
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- Criminal defense services for clients charged with crimes in Minnesota state and federal courts.
- Associate Attorney
- Cloutier & Musech
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- Criminal defense for firm's clients, as well as personal injury and other civil litigation.
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- B.A. | Psychology
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Professional Associations
- Minnesota NORML
- Director - Board of Directors
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- Activities: Founding members of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.
- Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice
- Member
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- Activities: Membership limited to fifty criminal defense lawyers, voted in by existing membership. Members work together to lead the way towards criminal justice in Minnesota courts.
- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota, working together to protect the rights of Minnesotans.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in the United States, championing the cause of the People.
- NORML Legal Committee
- Member
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- Activities: Member of the Norml Legal Committee. (Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.) We share information and insights helpful in defending those charged with marijuana crimes, and work on legalization efforts.
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- Q. Can I be charged with assault even if I have an eyewitness saying the injury came from a slip and fall?
- A: When a prosecutor files a criminal charge, they allege facts which if true, they believe would prove the crime charged. If there are not facts to support "probable cause" to believe a crime was committed by the defendant, the defense attorney may file a motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause, and the judge will hold a hearing on it. In many assault cases, a witness is claiming facts to be true, which could be true or not. Typically that type of case may survive a probable cause dismissal motion, but then a jury can decide what to believe is true. The defense can also bring witnesses to testify about the facts and events. I'd suggest working with your defense attorney ... Read More
- Q. What happens if you defend yourself with an illegal gun?
- A: If a prosecutor charges a person with two different types of crimes: e.g., assault and illegal gun possession, the defendant might raise a defense of self-defense to the assault charge. But that defense would not apply to an illegal gun possession criminal charge. As for a prosecuting attorney's initial charging decision, that would be up to the discretion of the prosecutor, based on the information they think they have.
- Q. GM 5th deg-possession of drug, first timer, and I was wondering if I’m serving jail time or how much would I have to pay
- A: You might consider an effort to avoid a criminal "conviction." That would be valuable, in the future. It may be a possible to resolve the case in a way to avoid conviction, usually involving a period of compliance with agreed and ordered conditions. You can discuss this with your lawyer.
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