In our line of work, we’ve heard it all and seen it all, but no matter how often we hear them, some sentences still make us furrow our brow, close our eyes, shake our heads and scream “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING” in our heads. In today’s blog, we spotlight five sentences that defense lawyers hope […]
Children Under 13 Can No Longer Be Criminally Prosecuted In Minnesota
Beginning August 1 of this year, Minnesota will no longer allow 10-, 11- and 12-year-old children to be criminally prosecuted. The law, which was originally passed by state legislators two years ago, states that children under the age of 13 who are considered delinquent or who have broken a state law will be redirected to […]
Lawn Mowing Laws And Penalties In Minnesota
Summer is here, and if you own a home with a yard, that means you’re probably outside every week or so mowing, weed whacking or edging your grass. We understand that you want to maintain your lawn as you see fit, but if you’re not careful, you can end up cited by police for violating […]
Woman Charged After Using Racial Slur Towards A Child
The trial of a Rochester woman accused of using a racial slur towards a 5-year-old child will move forward after Judge Christa Daily denied a motion to dismiss the charges. Shiloh Hendrix, 37, faces three counts of gross misdemeanor disorderly conduct stemming from an incident at a playground in which she allegedly called a small […]
Moorhead Parents Attested After THC-Laced Candy Enters School
Two parents were arrested after “candy” suspected of containing THC made some middle school students sick. Martin Jay Hulst, 40, and Amanda Rhae Hulst, 43, were arrested on felony drug charges in connection with the incident. The couple are parents of a child who allegedly brought the THC-laced candy to Horizon Middle School East Campus […]
