The 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution is an important part of the legal system that protects citizens from excessive government power. It prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. To understand the significance of this amendment, we must first define the key terms: “excessive” refers to something that surpasses reasonable […]
Minnesota Cracking Down On Those Who Pass Stopped School Buses
The school year is back underway for most Minnesotans, and that means those big yellow buses are again traversing our neighborhoods and city streets carrying precious cargo. If you see a school bus while you’re driving, make sure that you follow the rules of the road so that children can stay safe and you can […]
Johnny Hockey, Brother Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver On Eve Of Sister’s Wedding
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matt were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding bicycles in New Jersey. New Jersey State police said Johnny, 31, and Matt, 29, were riding bicycles on a road in Oldmans Township when they were […]
Drunk Driving Crackdown Expected Ahead Of Labor Day Holiday
Although it hasn’t been officially announced yet by the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Traffic Safety, previous years suggest that there will be a major effort to crack down on drunk driving and other dangerous driving behaviors throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. Last year, more than 300 departments across the state conducted extra […]
How Mental Health Assessments Influence Court Outcomes
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 […]
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