For too long, the role of mental health in the courtroom was somewhat subdued, even when it looked like it wasn’t. While mental health assessments existed as far back as ancient Greece and Rome, their understanding of mental health nuances was, to say the least, rudimentary. In recent decades, mental health evaluations and assessments have […]
Field Sobriety Tests Unreliable When It Comes To THC DWI
When it comes to identifying if an individual is driving under the influence of alcohol, field sobriety tests and breathalyzer tests can help officers hone in on whether or not a person is likely intoxicated. However, since there is no breath test for determining if an individual is under the influence of marijuana, police oftentimes […]
Exploring The Five Types Of Homicide In Minnesota
The killing of another person is considered the ultimate sin, but not all killings are handled the the same in the eyes of the law. The facts of the case will dictate what type of charge an individual will face following the death of another person and whether or not the court finds them guilty. […]
What’s The Difference Between Larceny And Robbery?
As we noted in a recent blog on crime trends in Minnesota, there were 72,701 reports of larceny in Minnesota in 2023, which marked the lowest number in 55 years. Still, more then 70,000 reports of larceny represents a very high number, and many people may not know exactly what the crime constitutes. In today’s […]
Crime Continues To Decline Across Minnesota
The newest data from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shows that violent crime numbers in Minnesota fell for the second straight year. According to the 2023 BCA Uniform Crime Report, which was released on Friday, there has been a general decrease in a wide range of criminal acts. Homicides, auto thefts and aggravated assaults […]
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