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 […]
What Is The CSI Effect?
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 […]
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