President Trump is poised to make the Laken Riley Act the first act that he signs into law during his second presidential campaign. The act is named for Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered while out for a run last February. Law enforcement honed in on her killer, who turned out to […]
When Should I Hire A Defense Lawyer?
They say that timing is everything in life, and that sentiment holds true in the event that you need to hire a lawyer. Bringing a lawyer into the fold at the right time can have a positive effect on your criminal case, whereas waiting too long can further complicate matters. So that begs the question, […]
Christmas Trees An Alluring Target For Minnesota Criminals
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time to put up your Christmas tree and decorate your house for the season. It also means that pine trees make for easy targets for criminals who hope to cash in on the demand for trees and pine-related decorations. Anthony Bermel, a conservation officer with […]
Why Aren’t DWI Checkpoints Legal In Minnesota?
Perhaps you’ve run into a drunk driving checkpoint when visiting another state or you’ve simply seen them referenced in movies or TV. These checkpoints force an interaction between police and a driver even though absolutely zero reasonable suspicion has been established to stop a driver. Despite the absence of evidence, these DUI checkpoints are completely […]
Hennepin County Ordered To Reduce Jail Population Over Staff Negligence
A report by the Minnesota Department of Corrections found that Hennepin County has failed to meet minimum staffing requirements and created conditions that pose an “imminent risk of life-threatening harm or serious physical injury” to inmates at its jails. According to the Minnesota DOC, both the county jails at Minneapolis City Hall and a newer […]
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