A Minnesota teen is facing three counts of criminal vehicular homicide following an automobile accident that left his passenger dead just days after graduation. Izak Schermerhorn was officially charged Thursday for the events that lead to the death of 18-year-old Blake Unger, who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident. […]
Probation Pressure and Mental Illness: When Supervision Fuels Setbacks
You’re told probation is better than jail. You can go home, see your family, and maybe keep your job. But they don’t tell you how hard it is to meet every rule when your brain is already working against you. For people with mental illness, probation isn’t relief. It’s another layer of pressure. Miss an […]
Police Eyeing These Four Driving Behaviors During Summer Crackdown
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and it’s also the time when police departments all across Minnesota come together to begin their latest statewide driving crackdown. The “100 Deadliest Days” enforcement period runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day with the goal of keeping people safe at a time when more people are […]
Lifeguard Criminally Charged After Saving Drowning Boy
A 23-year-old lifeguard faces criminal charges after pulling a drowning boy out of a swimming pool and performing CPR, which doctors credit to helping save the boy’s life. Despite his heroic efforts, Zachary Stein was officially charged with negligent endangerment for his role in the events that took place in a Stamford pool. According to […]
Can Test Refusal Be Used Against You In A DUI Case?
As we’ve talked about numerous times on the blog, drivers in Minnesota are subject to Implied Consent laws when they are on the road. Implied Consent essentially states that drivers who choose to operate a vehicle on Minnesota roads consent to a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol concentration if a police officer has […]
