If you are arrested and charged with a crime, it is your constitutional right to post bail and be released from custody prior to your trial. Our state constitution holds this to be true, as it states that “all persons before conviction shall be bail able by sufficient sureties.” It might not come cheap, but […]
Changes Coming To Criminal Suspect Lineups In Minnesota
If you watch any crime dramas on television, you’re probably somewhat familiar with how the suspect identification process involving a lineup plays out. Now, that’s not to say that what you see on television is a perfect representation of the criminal lineup process, but it provides a basic example of how a witness is asked […]
Changes Coming Under New Police Accountability Bill
Late last week, Governor Tim Walz signed a police accountability bill into law that bans a number of physical restraints and tweaks some training protocols. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the changes this bill brings, and how it could affect policing going forward. Changes Under Policy Accountability Bill A number of […]
When Can Minors Be Charged As An Adult In Minnesota?
In the United States, you are generally considered an adult when you turn 18 years old. Once you hit that age, you are viewed differently in the eyes of the law, and you’ll be charged as an adult for any crimes your commit. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll automatically be considered a minor if you […]
The Three Different Witnesses In Minnesota Criminal Cases
If you are involved in a legal matter, there is a decent chance that the case will end up in court. When this happens, witnesses are often called to share testimony to help establish credibility in the case. But did you know that there are different types of witnesses available to you during a Minnesota […]
