Although it sounds more like a headline we’d use on April Fool’s Day, sadly, it’s not. Yesterday the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling saying unconstitutionally seized evidence can be used in the court of law. Now, it wasn’t exactly that straightforward, but it should still be a cause for concern for the general public. […]
Explaining Some Common Legal Terms, Part 2
We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our three-part series explaining some common legal terms you might come across during your court case. We continue the series today with Part 2, which covers letters I though R. Part 3 will be posted next week. Legal Terms You Should Know Here are some common legal terms you […]
Cameras Coming To Courtrooms in Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court passed an order on Wednesday that will temporarily relax courtroom camera restrictions in criminal trials. Under the new regulations, media personnel would only need to get a judge’s approval to broadcast or take pictures of criminal court proceedings. The test program will begin on January 1, 2016 and will run for two […]
Explaining Some Common Legal Terms, Part 1
Defending yourself in the court of law is tough enough without attempting to understand all of the legal jargon being tossed around. That’s one of the reasons we recommend hiring an attorney, but if you decide to handle your case on your own, we thought we’d help by explaining some common legal terms you might […]
What Is An Arraignment?
If you’ve been arrested, odds are a police or liaison officer will notify you of your arraignment date. If you’ve never been arrested, the term arraignment probably sounds foreign to you. Today, we explain what an arraignment is, and what you can expect when you attend. Arraignment Proceedings An arraignment is a stage in the […]
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