No parent ever wants to receive that call from a police officer stating that their child has been arrested, but hundreds of parents in Minnesota get that call every day. Juvenile crimes are a result of a myriad of factors – peer pressure, impulse decisions, school or home relationships, inability to comprehend consequences, etc. – […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Minnesota Implied-Consent Law
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review Minnesota’s implied-consent law, which could lead to drastic changes in the way the DUI process plays out. Under the current implied-consent law, a person can be charged with a crime if they refuse a warrantless breath test. Warrants are needed to collect evidence in the vast majority of […]
Reasonable Force Now Extending To The Classroom
Police are trained to use reasonable force when detaining a suspect, and similar guidelines are now being applied across many Minnesota schools. Under Minnesota law, school staff are allowed “reasonable force” to prevent or end an altercation, but only if the threat of “bodily harm or death” exists. Gary Lee, director of member services for the […]
Minnesota May Increase First Responder Inference Penalties
A Minnesota lawmaker plans to submit a new proposal during the next legislative session that would increase penalties for individuals who interfere with medical personnel and first responders rendering aid. Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington said the Public Safety Personnel Protection Act will be the first bill he’ll submit when the next legislative session opens on […]
Which States Have The Strictest Speeding Laws?
The most commonly committed crime in the United States is speeding. In fact, the majority of Americans fully admit that they break the posted speed limit on a regular basis. If you’re a regular driver, you probably know certain areas or towns where speed traps are common. You’ll slow down and be extra careful when driving […]
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