The Minnesota Petition to Enter Guilty Plea (Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor) is a form used in the state of Minnesota to enter a plea of guilty to a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charge. The petition must be signed by the defendant, their attorney, and the prosecutor in order to be accepted by the court. The petition includes information such as the name of the accused, the charges against them, the plea of guilty, the sentencing agreement, and the waiver of rights. There are two types of Minnesota Petition to Enter Guilty Plea: one for misdemeanors and one for gross misdemeanors. The petition must be filed with the court and signed by the defendant, the prosecutor, and the defendant’s attorney before it can be accepted.
Minnesota Petition to Enter Guilty Plea (Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor)
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Petition to Enter Guilty Plea (Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor)
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Levels of Offenses CategoryMaximum SanctionMisdemeanor90 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 fineGross MisdemeanorOne year in jail and/or up to $3,000 fineFelonyOver one year imprisonment and/or up to maximum fine specified in law. Maximum imprisonment penalties range from 366 days to life imprisonment.2 more rows