For many DWI and drug offenders, electronic home monitoring is a favorable alternative to jail time. Under the governance of the home monitoring system, offenders have the opportunity to serve their sentence from home and check in with the court at specified times. Although home monitoring may seem an ideal solution, there are several potential […]
New Agency to Handle Minneapolis Police Misconduct Cases
In the wake of the St. Paul police brutality scandal, the Minneapolis City Council approved the formation of a new department for the investigation of police misconduct. Council members voted today and passed the proposal to establish the Office of Police Conduct Review with an 8-5 vote. The new agency will be run by both […]
Criminology of Breaking Bad: The Makings of a Meth Cook
In January of 2008, Breaking Bad premiered on AMC. And so our obsession began. This new series will explore the crimes and criminals of the television series from a criminal defense perspective. To do so, we must look back to where it all began: the pilot episode. For those of you who have missed out […]
Crime & Safety at the Minnesota State Fair
As the summer comes to a close, many Minnesotans are packing the kids into the minivan and heading to the Minnesota State Fair. However, safety is always a concern and the great Minnesota get-together is not exempt from chaos and disorder. Two Men Stabbed at MN State Fair The family fun was compromised this Sunday […]
Cases that Eroded Constitutional Rights: United States vs. Leon
“The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” – United […]
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