Many people assume that the court system is designed to punish people for their actions, and while some sentences can certainly feel like a punishment, the overall goal of criminal sentencing is to prevent someone from re-offending in the future. Sometimes this is accomplished with a jail sentence, while other times the court gets a […]
What Is A Juvenile Detention Hearing In Minnesota?
When a juvenile is arrested in Minnesota, the process is a little different compared to an adult. If they are arrested for a more serious crime, they may be detained until a juvenile detention hearing can take place. This hearing gets the ball rolling for how the juvenile case will play out, and it’s important […]
What Is A Non-Public Safety Traffic Stop
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office recently announced that they will no longer prosecute cases that were initiated by traffic stops originally tied to minor equipment or registration violations that do not present an immediate danger. The change is scheduled to be implemented on October 15, 2025, after a period to allow feedback from law enforcement […]
Do Ugly People Get The Benefit Of The Doubt From Juries?
Being attractive can open a few more doors for you in life, but according to a new study, it’s the ugly folks that may get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to crime. According to research published in Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, ugly individuals may be given the benefit of the doubt in some […]
Are Prostitution Stings Considered Entrapment In Minnesota?
Recently, we shared a blog about a child prostitution sting in Blaine that netted 22 arrests, and we discussed how these cases are typically very hard for defendants to win. In that story, we discussed how officers posed as an underage juvenile in order to get the men to commit to the act, but how […]
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