A new bill signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Mark Dayton will reward reformed criminals for making positive changes in their lives. The new deal wouldn’t specifically give the offenders anything, instead, it’s what’s being taken away that’s beneficial – access to certain criminal offenses. “People can’t turn their lives around and become […]
Minneapolis Police Outline Summer Crackdown on Gun Crime
Minneapolis police have outlined a plan to cut down on gun violence this summer on the city’s north side. The decision to amp up patrols along the city’s north side was made after crime data revealed a surge in gun related incidents. There were 1,442 gun incidents in Minneapolis in 2013, up eight percent from 2012 […]
The Felony Murder Rule: The Ryan Holle Case
Few people have sympathy for convicted murderers, and rightly so, but you may feel differently after hearing the story of Ryan Holle, who was convicted of murder at the age of 21. What’s unique about Holle’s case is that the prosecution fully admits that the 21-year-old was sleeping, miles away from the incident, when the […]
What Are My Rights After A Police Pat Down?
Earlier this week, I shared a story about the unconstitutional strip searches being conducted by law enforcement officials in Georgia. The story led one reader to pose the following question: Can a person refuse to be searched further if the initial pat down reveals nothing? – Dave F. I’ll answer the question to the best […]
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