A federal judge in Milwaukee overturned the conviction of Brendan Dassey, the then-16-year-old whose case was featured on the highly popular Netflix series “Making a Murderer.” Dassey was originally convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, second-degree sexual assault and mutilation of a corpse. At the age of 17 years and 6 months, he was tried as […]
Minnesota Clemency Projects Help Lessen Excessive Sentences
Minnesota schools and law students have been busy working on clemency projects designed to get some inmates shorter sentences. Oftentimes these projects are targeted at individuals who would have received lessor sentences had they been sentenced under current sentencing guidelines as opposed to older, stricter legal interpretations, but they can also target prisoners who have received […]
4 Potential Penalties For Speeding In Minnesota
Speeding tickets can come with a variety of different penalties. Luckily, we know a guy who can help you get those charges dismissed. If you forgo legal representation, or if you have numerous previous speeding citations, here are four potential penalties you can face. Speeding Penalties 1. Fines – A monetary penalty is probably the most […]
Reporting Crime Reduces Likelihood Of Subsequent Victimization
Law enforcement agencies are always looking for new ways to reduce crime in their cities, but a new study suggests that crime victims can reduce their likelihood of once again being victimized by reporting the initial crime. Researchers out of the University of Iowa conducted a recent study which uncovered that people who report being […]
Anonymous Tip App Helping Minneapolis Police Fight Crime
These days it seems like there’s an app for everything, and the Minneapolis Police Department is getting in on the fun. The Minneapolis Police Department is making it easier for the public to report crimes anonymously through a handy smartphone app called MPD Tips. Minneapolis Police Cmdr. Scott Gerlicher said the app allows people to […]
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