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When Prison is not the Right Answer: Understanding Downward Dispositional Departures in Minnesota

by Kimberly Stommes, Attorney at Law | Jul 15, 2026 | Criminal Defense

When Prison is not the Right Answer Understanding Downward Dispositional Departures in Minnesota Minnesota courts have the discretion to impose a different outcome — one focused on accountability, rehabilitation, and long-term public safety. DB+  What Is a...

What is a Downward Dispositional Departure?

by Kimberly Stommes, Attorney at Law | Jun 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense

What is a Downward Dispositional Departure? In Minnesota, offenders convicted of certain felony offenses, coupled with certain criminal history scores, are presumed to serve a set prison sentence. The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission has organized this...

When Prison is not the Right Answer: Understanding Downward Dispositional Departures in Minnesota

What is a Downward Dispositional Departure?

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