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 […]
Minnesota Man Arrested After Throwing His Wife A Meth-Fueled Death Party
Yes, you read the title correctly. A southwestern Minnesota man was arrested and charged with suspicion of criminal neglect after police say he threw his wife a meth-fueled death party. Duane Arden Johnson, 58, of Searles, called police on Thursday morning to report the death of his wife, Debra Lynn Johnson, 69. When police arrived […]
Minnesota Court Expands Criminal Sexual Conduct Definition
Earlier this week, a three-panel appeals court broadened the legal definition of what constitutes criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota. The panel heard the case of Brian Wilkie of Owatonna, who was charged with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree after conversing with a police officer who was posing as a 14-year-old boy on Grindr. […]
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