O'Keeffe Attorneys

Criminal charges in North Dakota are divided into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Felony charges are more serious than misdemeanors, but are all felony allegations serious matters? Is it important to have a criminal defense attorney, even if your felony […]

Many people assume that the time to call a criminal defense attorney is after a prosecutor issues criminal charges against you. However, many people can benefit greatly from calling the right attorney before they have been formally charged. The following […]

A first offense of simple possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor charge in North Dakota. If convicted, you will likely face fines and probation. While jail time is possible, first-time offenders are often able to avoid extended time […]

Some people who get arrested and accused of crimes are sent home with a court summons, which is called being released on your own recognizance. Others will have to wait in jail while their case is pending. Some people might […]

Criminal cases can be resolved in different ways, such as having the charges dropped pretrial, an acquittal or conviction at trial, or a guilty plea. Many defendants assume that if they committed the offense, their only option is to plead […]

If you are arrested and charged with a crime, it is normal not to know what to expect to happen. Even if you have had experience with the criminal justice system in the past, each case is unique, and two […]