Like father, like son appeared to be the motto for a Vermont family after a father and his two sons were all booked for driving under the influence on the same day. The strange incident occurred on Saturday when police responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash. The driver, 22-year-old Josh Woodward, suffered only […]
New Minnesota Laws Go Into Effect August 1
Laws passed during the 2014 legislative session set to go into effect tomorrow include a ban on weapons for individuals convicted of domestic assault and increased fines for speeding in construction zones, among others. Quick Overview Below is a quick run through of some of the bigger changes that affect criminal law that will go […]
New Minnesota Bill Gives Reformed Criminals Second Chance
A new bill signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Mark Dayton will reward reformed criminals for making positive changes in their lives. The new deal wouldn’t specifically give the offenders anything, instead, it’s what’s being taken away that’s beneficial – access to certain criminal offenses. “People can’t turn their lives around and become […]
Burglary Penalties in Minnesota
Many people believe the crime of burglary is defined as breaking into a residence a stealing someone else’s property, but that’s not necessarily the case. In it’s least criminal degree (4th), Minnesota defines the act of burglary as: Entering a building without consent with intent to commit a misdemeanor other than stealing, or entering a […]
Minnesota Judge Calls For Overhaul of Sex Offender Reform System
A recent 75-page ruling penned by U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank highlighted the current failings of Minnesota’s government-controlled sex offender reform program and called for sweeping changes. In addition to condemning the current system, Frank took some steps to move control of the program to Minnesota’s legal system, as opposed to leaving the decisions up […]
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