For some crimes, intent is absolutely necessary, while in other cases it has no bearing on the matter. When does intent matter in a criminal case, and when is it irrelevant to the act in question? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at crimes of intent and crimes that involve strict liability in […]
5 Common Misconceptions About Voting Laws In Minnesota
Election day is here! We hope you’ll get out to the polls at some point today and make your voice heard. Don’t let misinformation or bad advice keep you from performing your civic duty as a voter. To help with this process, we want to dispel some common misconceptions about voting rights here in Minnesota. […]
Should I Tell My Lawyer If I Actually Committed The Crime?
We recently posted a short video on our Facebook page that asked Avery Appelman a simple question – “Should I tell my lawyer if I actually committed the crime?” The video caught a lot of attention and attracted many comments, and while we stand by our answer (which you can see in the video below), […]
Daylight Savings Crime – The Effect Of Darkness On Crime
We’re set to fall back an hour this weekend during Daylight Savings Time, which means it will get darker sooner in the afternoon for Minnesotans. Like many, you probably prefer to drive home from work when the sun is still up, but how does this time shift and increase in darkness impact crime rates? Recently, […]
29-Year-Old Faces Felony Charges After Trying To Enroll At Minnesota High School
A 29-year-old registered sex offender from Oregon has been arrested and charged with three counts of forgery for allegedly trying to enroll as a student at Maple Grove High School. Prosecutors say that Makayla Lee Craig filled out paperwork claiming to be a 17-year-old named Molly Fox. “Fox” claimed to be homeless with no identification […]
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