The television show CSI was a cultural phenomenon when it debuted more than 20 years ago, and plenty of similar shows have attempted to replicate the success of a show that spawned multiple offshoots and even a few video games. CSI stood for Crime Scene Investigation, and it involved a cast of characters analyzing crime […]
Minnesota Courts Postponing Criminal Jury Trials Until March 15
Minnesota’s judicial council voted late last week to continue to suspend criminal jury trials until March 15 due to the risks caused by large indoor gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. While the vote will postpone the majority of criminal jury trials until at least mid-March, the council also increased the exceptions that would allow for […]
Minnesota’s Highest Court Upholds Revenge Porn Law
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a previous decision held by the state Court of Appeals in regards to the current revenge porn statute. The state’s highest court held that sharing nude images of a person without their consent is not a constitutionally-protected form of free speech. Before we dive into the state Supreme […]
What If I Can’t Afford Bail?
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, a judge may set a bail amount that would allow you to be released from jail as you await your trial. Judges typically do not even set a bail amount for smaller misdemeanor crimes, but for more violent cases or in situations where the defendant […]
When Can Police Enter Private Property?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police can’t just stop and frisk you while you’re walking down the street or barge into your home any time they want to look for evidence of a crime. However, that doesn’t mean you have absolute privacy […]
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