Minnesota’s judicial council voted late last week to continue to suspend criminal jury trials until March 15 due to the risks caused by large indoor gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. While the vote will postpone the majority of criminal jury trials until at least mid-March, the council also increased the exceptions that would allow for […]
5 Smart Ways To Avoid A Traffic Stop In Minnesota
Thousands of Minnesotans get pulled over every day, and these traffic stops can result in fines, license restrictions and even jail time depending on the situation. Many people do what they can to avoid these traffic stops, but outside of watching your speed limit, what else can you really do to avoid a ticket? In […]
What Factors Can Upgrade A Criminal Charge In Minnesota?
Criminal charges can go from petty misdemeanor to a felony in a heartbeat if certain aggravating factors are present. You might not think your actions are all that severe, but depending on the circumstances, you could end up facing stiff fines or years in jail. Today, we take a look at the aggravating factors that […]
Holiday DUI Arrests Hit Six-Year Low In Minnesota
The COVID-19 pandemic and fewer family get-togethers over the holidays led to the fewest DUI arrests during that stretch in the last six years. According to department numbers, police arrested 1,383 people for DUI during the holiday stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That total was about 1,000 fewer than police issued during a […]
The Difference Between Kidnapping, Abduction and False Imprisonment
Kidnapping is oftentimes used as a catch-all term to describe the act of taking a person against their will. However, when someone is taken against their will and the perpetrator is caught, the police will often charge the person with additional crimes like abduction and false imprisonment. So in today’s blog, we hope to give […]
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