One of the largest studies on the state of mental wellbeing among lawyers found that many are stressed, depressed and struggling. According to an analysis of roughly 37,000 actively licensed lawyers across 28 jurisdictions in the US, researchers found that 21.7% met thresholds for moderate to extremely severe depressive symptoms. Additionally, 20.4% met these thresholds […]
St. Paul Residents Push Back Against Police Drone Use
Despite the fact that a St Paul police drone helped save the life of a 5-year-old autistic boy last week, many feel uneasy about the use of police drones, and concerned citizens and lawmakers made these feelings known as the department attempted to secure a grant for three additional docked drones. Last week, the St. […]
Minnesota’s Crime Decline – Looking At The Latest Numbers
The annual crime summary report put together by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) revealed that all major categories of reported crime were down compared to the previous year, with the most significant drops coming in the Twin Cities metro area. We take a closer look at the latest crime report in today’s blog. […]
Is There Racial Bias In Jury Selection?
The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a speedy and pubic trial by an impartial jury of their peers, but according to statistics, African Americans may have a harder time serving on these juries because of the color of their skin. Dismissing a potential juror because of their race […]
Gameday Crime – How Sports And Law Breaking Coincide
Another NFL season gets underway tomorrow, and it also means that local police are ready for another year of helping keep the public safe on game days in and around U.S. Bank Stadium. Football games can be highly emotional, leading to confrontations between opposing fans, but the large gatherings also provide an opportunity for other […]
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