Case Results
Murder &
Attempted Murder
Murder, and attempted murder, are the most serious charges a defendant can face under Minnesota law. If you or a family member have been accused of Murder or Attempted Murder, it is imperative that you call Minnesota Legal Defense as soon as possible. Even if you have not been charged yet, it is important to have an attorney from the moment you are a suspect.
With your case in the hands of one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Minnesota, Paul D. Sellers, you will immediately gain the protection and peace of mind that comes from having all of your rights completely protected.
The client was indicted for First Degree Murder, facing life without parole. Attorney Paul D. Sellers, of Minnesota Legal Defense, took the case over from the previous attorney. After a two-week trial, the jury found Client NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder.
Client was indicted for First Degree Murder, facing life without parole. Attorney Paul D. Sellers, of Minnesota Legal Defense, took the case over from the previous attorney. After a two-week trial, the jury found Client NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder.
Third Degree Assault
If you or a family member have been accused of, or charged with, Third Degree Assault, it means the State of Minnesota believes an assault was committed whereby substantial bodily harm occurred. The penalty for this type of charge can be FIVE YEARS in prison plus a fine of $10,000.
If you or a loved one has been charged with 3rd Degree Assault, it is imperative that you call Minnesota Legal Defense as soon as possible.
Even if you have not been charged yet, it is important to have an attorney from the moment you believe you may be a suspect.
With your case in the hands of one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Minnesota, Paul D. Sellers, you will immediately gain the protection and peace of mind that comes from having all of your rights completely protected.
Client was charged with 3rd Degree Assault after leaving a nightclub in downtown Minneapolis. Attorney Paul D. Sellers was able to show that the alleged victim was actually an aggressor and that there was another person at the scene who likely committed the assault. After a four-day trial, the jury found Client NOT GUILTY of 3rd Degree Assault.
Simple Robbery
If someone you know is facing charges of Simple Robbery (or Aid and Abet Robbery) it is crucial that they obtain an experienced trial lawyer to protect their legal rights. The penalty for this charge can be TEN YEARS in prison plus a fine of $20,000.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Simple Robbery, it is imperative that you call Minnesota Legal Defense as soon as possible.
Even if you have not been charged yet, it is important to have an attorney from the moment you believe you may be a suspect.
With your case in the hands of one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Minnesota, Paul D. Sellers, you will immediately gain the protection and peace of mind that comes from having all of your rights completely protected.
Client was charged with Aid and Abet Robbery because he supposedly matched the description of a group of malcontents loitering by the light rail station. However, the only description that matched Client was that he happened to be wearing a green shirt. Through aggressive cross-examination and a thorough demonstration of multiple surveillance cameras, attorney Paul D. Sellers was able to show the judge that Client was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, wearing the wrong color shirt. The judge announced her verdict the moment the State's attorney finished their closing argument. NOT GUILTY.
Threats of Violence
(Previously Terroristic Threats)
Being charged with Threats of Violence (formerly known as Terroristic Threats) can have devastating consequences on your life. Depending on what happens with your case you could be prohibited from doing certain jobs, from living in certain places, from traveling to another country, and even facing a lifetime prohibition on possessing firearms.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Felony Threats (pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 609.713), it is imperative that you call Minnesota Legal Defense as soon as possible.
Even if you have not been charged yet, it is important to have an attorney from the moment you believe you may be a suspect.
With your case in the hands of one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Minnesota, Paul D. Sellers, you will immediately gain the protection and peace of mind that comes from having all of your rights completely protected.
Client was charged with Terroristic Threats because a nosy neighbor overheard an argument between Client and his step-father and called the police. Client admitted to calling his step-father names but denied making any threats. Attorney Paul D. Sellers combined the recordings from all five 911 calls and presented the judge with a seamless timeline of the events. After reviewing the evidence, the judge concluded that the 911 caller was frustrated by the slow response time by police and began embellishing details to encourage the dispatcher to assign the call a higher priority.
The judge decided the 911 callers were not credible and found Client NOT GUILTY of Terroristic Threats. Another big win for Minnesota Legal Defense.
Child Abuse
Being wrongfully accused of assaulting a child, or Malicious Punishment, or any host of charges that involve a child as an alleged victim, can feel like the entire world is against you. As difficult as the allegations can be, the consequences of not having proper legal representation can be even worse.
Minnesota Legal Defense will aggressively defend clients charged with crimes like malicious punishment or facing child maltreatment allegations. Attorney Paul D. Sellers has handled hundreds of these types of cases and knows exactly how to protect those accused.
Even if you have not been charged yet, it is important to have an attorney from the moment you believe you may be a suspect.
With your case in the hands of one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Minnesota, you will immediately gain the protection and peace of mind that comes from having all of your rights completely protected.
Client was charged with the Malicious Punishment of a child for allegedly harming his child in a pharmacy store. The store manager called the police and said that he witnessed the assault and demanded that Client be arrested. Client was arrested in front of his daughter and taken to jail. At trial, attorney Paul D. Sellers demanded that the store manager hand over the surveillance video see what really happened in the store. The manager admitted that although there were other people in the store, somehow he was the only one who heard or saw the child abuse. Then he refused to show the video from the part of the store where he said it happened. The jury was horrified that he had falsely accused a wonderful dad. It was a very quick Not Guilty verdict for Paul D. Sellers and Minnesota Legal Defense.
Criminal Sexual Conduct (Rape)
If someone you know is facing a Sexual Assault accusation it is crucial that they immediately obtain an experienced trial lawyer to protect their legal rights. In Minnesota, you can serve 30 years in prison on such a charge, and so you must have a powerful attorney experienced in winning these cases.
Even if you have not been charged yet, it is important to have an attorney from the moment you believe you may be a suspect.
With your case in the hands of one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers in Minnesota, Paul D. Sellers, you will immediately gain the protection and peace of mind that comes from having all of your rights completely protected.