In a rare display of partisan unity, the Minnesota House unanimously voted to eliminate a clause that essentially said that an individual cannot be prosecuted for criminal sexual conduct if the person they sexually assault is their spouse. The House voted 130-0 to eliminate what’s known as the “marital rape exception,” which holds spousal sexual […]
Hot Dog Solves Cold Case Murder In Minnesota
A 52-year-old Isanti man was charged with second-degree murder after a discarded hot dog napkin linked him to a 26-year-old murder investigation. Jerry Westrom was officially charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ann Childs, who was 35 at the time of her death. Childs was a sex worker who was found murdered in […]
Romantic or Creepy? Stalking Crimes in Minnesota
Valentine’s Day is here, and that means some people will be putting together some big romantic gestures today. But what if that gesture falls flat, or worse, is unwanted from the other party? Sometimes the line between romantic and creepy can get blurred, and what one person might think is heartfelt may feel like harassment […]
A Closer Look At The Crime of Burglary
Minnesota law defines burglary as an act where a person “enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a crime.” Minnesota actually has four levels of burglary, as a Fourth Degree burglary charge doesn’t even involve stealing, whereas a First Degree burglary charge carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in […]
Should I Hire A Lawyer If I’m Guilty?
If you’ve been arrested for a crime and you know you’re guilty, you’re probably thinking your best option is to just plead guilty and ask for leniency from the judge. While that may appear to be admirable, that’s far from your best decision. Today, we share some reasons why it is in your best interest […]
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