Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a previous decision held by the state Court of Appeals in regards to the current revenge porn statute. The state’s highest court held that sharing nude images of a person without their consent is not a constitutionally-protected form of free speech. Before we dive into the state Supreme […]
What If I Can’t Afford Bail?
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, a judge may set a bail amount that would allow you to be released from jail as you await your trial. Judges typically do not even set a bail amount for smaller misdemeanor crimes, but for more violent cases or in situations where the defendant […]
New Law Regarding The Handling Of Sexual Assaults Kits Now In Effect
When the calendar turned to 2021, Minnesota ushered in a few new laws. In years past there were a number of smaller changes that affected criminal law, but this year only one major criminal law change went into effect on January 1st, and it affects how sexual assault examination kits are handled in Minnesota. We […]
What To Do After A New Year’s Eve DUI In Minnesota
In a prefect world, everyone would ring in the new year responsibly, but we know that’s not going to be the case. We’re hoping that the pandemic will cut down on drunk driving numbers this year, but we still expect hundreds of Minnesotans to end up charged with DUIs over the weekend. Prevention is preferred, […]
New App Helping Public Lawyers In The Twin Cities
A new smartphone app is helping public defenders stay in touch with their clients and keep them out of jail. The public defender’s office in Hennepin County has partnered with Uptrust, a two-way messaging app the has been specifically designed for public attorneys and their clients. The app provides an easy way for lawyer and […]
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