A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defense during the course of a criminal trial. Oftentimes they involve a person pleading guilty to a lesser charge so they can avoid some of the more serious potential penalties associated with the original charge. Both sides benefit from these deals, as the prosecution […]
Murders Rise But Violent Crime In St. Paul Drops To 25-Year Low In 2019
Homicides in St. Paul rose to numbers that we haven’t seen in more than two decades, but other types of violent crimes continued their recent decline in 2019. Homicides in the city reached a 25-year high, but 2019 represented the lowest overall violent crime numbers since at least 1995. He’s a look at how violent […]
Are You Allowed To Refuse Field Sobriety Tests In Minnesota?
If you are stopped by a police officer and they suspect that you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer will likely ask you to submit to some field sobriety test. Are you within your rights to say no to these tests, or do you have to submit? We take a […]
“Affluenza” Teen Back In Jail On Probation Violation
If you’re a follower of this blog or interesting court cases in general, you probably remember the name Ethan Crouch, or how he’s sometimes better known as, the “affluenza” teen. Back in 2013, Couch got behind the wheel while driving drunk and killed four people in a crash. Couch was 16 at the time of […]
When Can Police Seize Your Vehicle After A DUI?
The penalties for drunk driving in Minnesota can be severe, but many people don’t realize the full extent of their actions in the wake of a DUI arrest. For some people, they may have their vehicle seized by police if their arrest involves certain factors. Below, we take a closer look at when police can […]
