New research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that teens who fail to get enough sleep are more likely to commit violent crimes in adulthood. “It’s the first study to our knowledge to show that daytime sleepiness during teenage years are associated with criminal offending 14 years later,” said Adrian Raine, who worked on the […]
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Ignition Interlock GPS Tracking
A group of lawyers filed a class-action lawsuit yesterday on behalf of a number of individuals who say they weren’t told that the ignition interlock devices they were required to install had GPS tracking capabilities. As part of a condition from their DUI, offenders were required by law to install an ignition interlock device in their […]
Minnesota Considering Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving
Distracted driving plays a role in more than one in four car accidents, so it’s no surprise that Minnesota has banned some distracting features, like texting while driving, which was banned back in 2008. However, the state is considering taking the law one step further and banning all cell phone use while driving, unless the […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Decline In 2016
According to the annual Femicide report, 21 people died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence in 2016, down from 22 deaths in 2015. You can view the report by clicking here, but we’re going to delve into some of the specifics in today’s blog. 2016 Femicide Report Here’s a closer look at some […]
Do I Need To Show Up For My Court Appearance?
A common question we hear in our office is, “Do I need to show up for my court appearance?” People have family and work obligations, so it’s not always easy to make time in your busy schedule for a court appearance. It’s not something we can answer with a simple yes or no question, but […]
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