A 52-year-old Isanti man was charged with second-degree murder after a discarded hot dog napkin linked him to a 26-year-old murder investigation. Jerry Westrom was officially charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ann Childs, who was 35 at the time of her death. Childs was a sex worker who was found murdered in […]
Defendant Gets Charges Dismissed After Sheriff Caught Snooping on Court Cameras
Some courts in the state of Washington are equipped with stationary cameras to help monitor everyday activities, so a San Juan County judge was surprised when she noticed that one of the cameras inside the court was moving, panning, tilting and even zooming in on some areas of the court room. Superior Court Judge Kathryn […]
A Closer Look At The Crime of Burglary
Minnesota law defines burglary as an act where a person “enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a crime.” Minnesota actually has four levels of burglary, as a Fourth Degree burglary charge doesn’t even involve stealing, whereas a First Degree burglary charge carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in […]
How Is Your Bail Amount Determined?
Bail is an amount of money that is set during a criminal case. If the accused posts the bail amount or secures a bail bond, they can be released from custody while their case plays out. As long as you make all your required appearances and remain within the conditions of your release, the bail […]
Minnesota Considering Restoring Voting Rights For Convicted Felons
Minnesota is moving closer to restoring voting rights to some convicted felons. Minnesota is one of 22 states where convicted felons are ineligible to vote until they complete post-incarceration supervision, like parole or probation. Since probation sentences can sometimes extend decades past a person’s release from prison, the offender may remain unable to vote even […]
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