Minneapolis and St. Paul Area Interference with 911 Emergency Call Lawyer
Few people realize that it is a crime to intentionally interfere with someone attempting to call for assistance from a police or fire department or for other assistance needed in an emergency to avoid serious harm to person or property. Interference with 911/Emergency Call is alleged to most commonly occur during some type of domestic disturbance. Interference with an Emergency Call is a serious criminal offense. If convicted, the maximum penalty could be up to one year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
Choosing the right attorney to defend you against these serious charges is crucial to protecting your freedom. The difference between an experienced Minneapolis and St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney is likely the difference between a conviction and dismissal or a substantial reduction in charges.
Brent Schafer has successfully represented numerous individuals charged with Interference with 911 call offenses throughout Minnesota. Brent is a former prosecutor and has been defending individuals charged with Interference with an Emergency Call for the past 13 years. Brent will guide you through this trying time and help you defend yourself against these allegations.
If or your love one has been charged with Burglary or Robbery, call Brent Schafer at 612-940-0129 or Toll Free at 1-877-880-9900. He can help you today. Call now for a free consultation!
Interference with 911 Call is a very fact specific crime. The definitions are very narrow and specific. For instance, the act of interfering must be intentional. This means that the person accused of Interfering with the 911 call must know that the person is attempting to make an emergency call to police or fire personnel.
A successful defense starts with challenging each and every element of the Interference with 911 Offense that you can. Brent has been successful in having Interference with 911 Call charges dismissed prior to trial on the basis that there was not enough evidence to even support the criminal charge.
Brent Schafer practices in the following counties: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Dakota County, Scott County, Anoka County, Isanti County, Pine County, Chisago County, Goodhue County, Winona County, Wabasha County, Rice County, Houston County, Olmsted County, Fillmore County, Mower County, Freeborn County, Martin County, Jackson County, Nobles County, Rock County, Pipestone County, Murray County, Cottonwood County, Dodge County, Steele County, Waseca County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Redwood County, Nicollet County, Lyon County, Lincoln County, Yellow Medicine County, Renville County, Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa County, McLeod County, Carver County, Wright County, Meeker County, Kandiyohi County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Sterns County, Pope County, Douglas County, Grant County, Stevens County, Swift County, Big Stone County, Traverse County, Wilkin County, Otter Tail County Todd County, Morrison County, Mille Lacs County, Carlton County, Aitkin County, Crow Wing County, Sibley County, Wadena County, Cass County Hubbard County, Becker County, Clay County, Norman County, Cook County, Lake County, St. Louis, Itasca County, Koochiching County, Beltrami County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, Roseau County, Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Pennington County, Red Lake County, Kanabec County and Faribault County.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Misdemeanor offenses.
Whoever does the following is guilty of a misdemeanor:
(1) refuses to relinquish immediately a coin-operated telephone or a telephone line consisting of two or more stations when informed that the line is needed to make an emergency call;
(2) secures a relinquishment of a coin-operated telephone or a telephone line consisting of two or more stations by falsely stating that the line is needed for an emergency;
(3) publishes telephone directories to be used for telephones or telephone lines and the directories do not contain a copy of this section;
(4) makes a call for emergency police, fire, medical, or ambulance service, knowing that no police, fire, or medical emergency exists; or
(5) interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or otherwise interferes with the transmission of a citizen's band radio channel communication the purpose of which is to inform or inquire about a medical emergency or an emergency in which property is or is reasonably believed to be in imminent danger of damage or destruction.
Interference with emergency call; gross misdemeanor offense.
A person who intentionally interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or interferes with an emergency call or who intentionally prevents or hinders another from placing an emergency call, and whose conduct does not result in a violation of section 609.498, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.
For purposes of this section, "emergency call" means:
(1) a 911 call;
(2) any call for emergency medical or ambulance service; or
(3) any call for assistance from a police or fire department or for other assistance needed in an emergency to avoid serious harm to person or property, and an emergency exists.
If you have been charged with Domestic Violence or Assault contact an aggressive and experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney. Brent Schafer is an experienced criminal defense attorney who can answer your questions, prepare a thorough defense, and help ease your mind as your case moves through the complex legal system.
Call 651-452-2136 or Toll Free at 1-877-880-9900 today for a free consultation regarding your case. Brent is willing to speak with you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if necessary. Brent accepts all major credit cards and offers payment plans. You will find his fees to be reasonable and competitive with other quality criminal defense firms in the area.