Cameras have already made their way into Minnesota courtrooms to document civil disagreements, but a new pilot program is now adding them to some criminal court proceedings. The pilot project began yesterday, but it comes with certain restrictions. Under the program, cameras aren’t allowed in criminal court if: There is a jury present The case […]
Texting and Driving Just Got Tougher in Minnesota
Drivers who text behind the wheel may find it more difficult to avoid a ticket as the Minnesota State Patrol has stepped up their game. The Minnesota State Patrol announced that they have added five new unmarked patrol cars to their arsenal that will hit the road today with a special goal of catching distracted […]
Click It Or Ticket Campaign Working in Minnesota
Law enforcement officers across Minnesota have made it clear that if they catch residents driving without a seat belt, they can expect a ticket, and it appears Minnesotans are listening. Statistics from the most recent “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which ran from October 9 through the 25th, revealed that 5,500 motorists were cited for […]
Drugged Driving on the Rise in Minnesota
The Minnesota State Patrol is adding extra training sessions to help officers understand the signs of drugged driving as the state has seen a sharp increase in the number of drugged driving arrests. The statistics don’t lie. Back in 1990, the Minnesota State Patrol documented five drugged driving arrests. In 2014, nearly five people were arrested for […]
Minnesota Legislator Proposes Stricter Gun Law
A proposed amendment to Minnesota’s current gun regulations would severely increase punishments for reformed felons caught possessing bullets, ammunition or other firearm-related projectiles. The proposal, put forth by Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park, would create a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for felons with a history of violent crimes caught possessing ammunition or bullets. That’s the […]
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