Minnesota’s Implied Consent law will take center stage next month when a local case makes its way to the United States Supreme Court. The United States Supreme Court will hear the case of William Bernard, a local man who was suspected of driving drunk back in 2012. Bernard refused all tests to determine his blood alcohol […]
Minnesota Low In Prisoners, But High in Punishment
A recent piece by Ruben Rosario in the Pioneer Press put the spotlight on incarceration rates and sentencing guidelines here in Minnesota. For years, Minnesota has ranked as having one of the lowest incarceration rates by the per-capita measure, thanks in large part to a corrections system that pushes many low level offenders through a supervised […]
MN Bill Would Expel Students Who Assault Teachers
A new bill introduced at the Minnesota Senate Education Committee would force public school districts to expel any students who assault a teacher. The bill, known as the Teacher Protection Act, was introduced by Senator Dave Brown (R-Becker). The proposed law states: “A school board must expel a student who assaults a teacher. The duration […]
Applying For Housing With a Criminal Record
Life is certainly harder with a criminal record. As we’ve explained on the blog before, job hunting and applying for college with a criminal past can make getting hired or accepted into school difficult, as well as applying to rent properties. This is due to the fact that police checks are now available for businesses […]
The 5 Most Common Spring Break Crimes
Spring is here, and that means it’s the season for many college students to head south for a week of fun in the sun. Taking a trip with your roommates to Panama City Beach or Cancun can be a blast, but oftentimes it can also lead to criminal charges. Today, we take a look at […]
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