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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
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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.
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- Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice
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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.
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- Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota, working together to protect the rights of Minnesotans.
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- 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.
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- NORML Legal Committee
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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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- Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
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- Minnesota NORML
- Chair, Board of Directors
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- Activities: Elected Chair 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.
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- Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission
- Commissioner
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- Activities: We adjudicate civil rights complaints in Minneapolis, and work to advance the cause of human rights in Minneapolis.
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- Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice
- President
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- Activities: Served as President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, the oldest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota.
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- Hennepin County Bar Association, The Hennepin Lawyer Editorial Committee
- Member of Editorial Committee
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- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Board of Governors
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- Activities: Governing Board of the Minnesota State Bar Association.
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- Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Chair of Criminal Law Section
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Empowering the accused
Legal Answers
831 Questions Answered
- Q. What to expect for first citation: 5th-degree assault and disorderly conduct in MN?
- A: The first question to ask is: "Do I want to have a 'conviction' for the charged offense(s) on my public court record?" Most will answer that question "no." But unless a person facing a pending criminal charge fights back, conviction is the likely outcome. Because an assault conviction record can have serious, long-term consequences, a person facing such a criminal charge should retain the best defense attorney they can. Then, get to work. Hard work and patience can pay off with a better outcome. So, next step: get help from a criminal defense attorney (retain one or apply for the public defender).
- Q. Is it legal to use tear gas to defend someone else in MN?
- A: A Minnesota self-defense statute, Minnesota Statutes section 609.06, subdivision 1(3), authorizes the use of “reasonable force” against another while “resisting or aiding another to resist an offense against the person.” This reflects the common understanding that the legal defense to a criminal charge of "defense of another" is one type of "self-defense" defense available to negate an otherwise applicable criminal statute. The "duty to retreat" is a significant difference between the two in Minnesota, however. And both have several legal "elements" that must be supported by evidence.
- Q. Am I required to show my driver's license if I don't have it during a stop in Minnesota for expired tabs?
- A: Minnesota Statutes Sec. 171.08 says that every licensee shall have the license in immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of a peace officer. But it's a defense in court or the office of the arresting officer to later present a driver's license previously issued to that person valid at the time of arrest. So, yes.
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