Minnesota police will begin a distracted driving crackdown this week to cut down on the number of drivers who send and receive text messages while behind the wheel. The distracted driving patrol will begin today and run through April 18, and you can expect a ticket if you’re stopped by police. Tickets for distracted driving […]
Bike Thefts and Alcohol-Related Crimes Increase in Spring
Campus police officers at the University of Minnesota are prepping for an increase in campus thefts and alcohol-related crimes as the temperatures continue to rise. Officers said as students spend more time outside, so too do criminals. Instead of committing crimes like thefts from buildings, criminals switch gears when the weather warms. Here are some […]
How To Improve Your DUI Situation Before Court
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, you have an unpleasant road ahead of you. That said, there are some steps you can take on your own to put yourself in a better position to fight a DUI charge. From hiring legal counsel to planning for court costs, there are steps you need […]
Criminal Culpability in Minnesota
As we’ve documented before, there is a strong correlation between adolescent brain development and the urge to commit risky behaviors. Kids at a younger age aren’t as able to understand the full nature and consequences of their actions. Minnesota law takes this notion into account when looking at criminal culpability. According to Minnesota Statute 609.055, […]
The March Madness Violent Crime Bracket
The NCAA tournament is here, and that means it’s once again time to bust out one of our favorite blogs, the Crime Bracket! If you missed our bracket last year, we forecast the tournament field based on DUIs per capita. The state with the highest DUIs per capita were given the victory, and that gave […]
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