Cameras have already made their way into Minnesota courtrooms to document civil disagreements, but a new pilot program is now adding them to some criminal court proceedings. The pilot project began yesterday, but it comes with certain restrictions. Under the program, cameras aren’t allowed in criminal court if: There is a jury present The case […]
Legal Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is just two days away, and soon munchkins and monsters will be out and about ringing in the holiday. The Halloween holiday falls on a Saturday, which means more people will be celebrating the holiday than normal. We see an influx of calls around every holiday, but revelers should use extra caution this weekend […]
Minnesota Whiskey Plate Quiz
When it comes to getting back behind the wheel after a DUI conviction, Minnesota is rather unique in the fact that we require some drivers to get Whiskey Plates, also known as Special Registration Plates. You can read more about Whiskey Plates on this older blog post, but today, we’re going to put your knowledge […]
Another Study Supports Police Body Cameras
Research out of the University of South Florida suggests that police officers may be better at their jobs if they are outfitted with a police body camera. This study comes on the heels of the recent push by some police departments to limit the public’s ability to access body camera footage here in Minnesota. So […]
Minnesota Rules Cops Must Get Search Warrant For Blood Tests in DUI Cases
In a huge win for our Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Minnesota Court of Appeals overturned a previous ruling on Tuesday where a suspected drunk driver was sentenced to five years in prison for refusing to allow police draw his blood without a search warrant. It all began three years ago […]
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