Thomas C Gallagher

Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana

White Collar Crime

Juvenile Law

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

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Minnesota

Since 1988

Trial Lawyer

Gallagher Criminal Defense

1993 - Current

Criminal defense services for clients charged with crimes in Minnesota state and federal courts.

Associate Attorney

Cloutier & Musech

1988 - 1993

Criminal defense for firm's clients, as well as personal injury and other civil litigation.

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D. | Law

1984 - 1988

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

B.A. | Psychology

1978 - 1983

Minnesota Norml

Director - Board of Directors

2011 - Current

Activities: Founding members of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. We work for the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

Member

2000 - Current

Activities: Membership limited to fifty criminal defense lawyers, voted in by existing membership. Members work together to lead the way towards criminal justice in Minnesota courts.

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Current

Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in Minnesota, working together to protect the rights of Minnesotans.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Current

Activities: Member of the largest criminal defense bar association in the United States, championing the cause of the People.

NORML Legal Committee

Member

1995 - Current

Activities: Member of the Norml Legal Committee. (Legal Committee of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.) We share information and insights helpful in defending those charged with marijuana crimes, and work on legalization efforts.

Q. I was pulled over with multiple other vehicles by one trooper and ticketed for going 75 in a 65, but I wasn't speeding.

13 April 2021

A: That sounds like it's likely a petty misdemeanor speeding charge, so the trial would be to a judge not a jury. The judge will hear the evidence for the prosecution and then the evidence for the defense. After that and any legal argument from the two sides, the judge will have to decide whether the government has met its burden of proving the charge beyond any reasonable doubt. The question stated lays out an argument that the government will not be able to do so. While having a defense attorney would be an advantage, I encourage everyone to fight their speeding ticket, including a trial if necessary. Be sure to imagine yourself a prosecutor in the case, so you can better anticipate their position. And you can request pretrial discovery of police reports and video.

Q. An of duty task force officer noticed my truck in a restaurant parking lot he waited until me and two others came out me

10 April 2021

A: No question stated here, but presumably the thought is "what can be done?" It's time to get a good criminal defense attorney, with drug case experience, on board. From the description, it may be that a pretrial motion attacking search and seizure should be considered, after all pretrial discovery and investigation is complete by defense counsel of record. In the meantime, call a criminal defense attorney to begin a discussion.

Q. I was pulled over for DAR and the cop asked me to do controlled buys to get out of it, is that legal?

7 April 2021

A: I am not aware of any law or rule that would prevent a police officer from making such a request. But I would be surprised to hear anyone in that situation would agree, given the risks.