Jury selection was set to begin on Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the death of George Floyd. Chauvin is currently charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for his role in the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody this summer. Jury selection was […]
Minnesota Seeking To Ban “Sextortion” With New Bill
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to strengthen extortion laws in the state by adding a clause that specifically addresses extortion for sex. At the moment, Rep. Kelly Moller, DFL Shoreview, says extortion for sex is not currently part of Minnesota’s criminal code. “There is nothing in the criminal code that makes blackmailing, or extortion for sex, […]
5 Steps To Take If You’re Charged With A Felony
A felony-level charge is the most serious type of crime that a person can face, so it’s imperative that you do everything in your power to give yourself the best chance to beat the charge at trial. However, since many people haven’t ever been charged with a felony, they may not know what they should […]
5 Different Types Of Treatment Courts In Minnesota
Not all court systems are designed the same, and that’s especially true in Minnesota where we offer alternate forms of court called “treatment court.” Treatment court, as the name implies, is a system designed to help treat an offender from an affliction or substance abuse disorder that contributed to a crime. After all, the best […]
When Can You Be Tried As An Adult In Minnesota?
A person is often viewed as reaching adulthood when they turn 18, but the court system views juveniles a little differently. They do not need to be older than 18 in order to be charged as an adult in criminal court in Minnesota. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at when a person […]
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