A Minnesota lawmaker has issued a proposal that would make it legal for women to go topless in public if they so desire. The proposal comes on the heels of a ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals to uphold the conviction of a woman who was arrested and sentenced to 90 days in jail […]
Appelman Law Firm Murder Conviction Reversal Profiled In The Star-Tribune
If you’ve been following our blog in recent months, you may be familiar with the name Stephanie Clark. As we detailed in past blogs, Clark was convicted of murder after a jury decided that her self-defense theory didn’t meet the needed threshold, as the jury had been instructed that the definition of “imminent threat” meant […]
New Law Would Make It Mandatory To Report Stolen Firearms
Gun safety advocates are pushing for the passage of a proposal that would require firearm owners to report the theft of a gun within 48 hours of realizing the weapon has gone missing. Surprisingly, only 15 states require gun owners to report that a firearm has been stolen. Federally licensed firearms dealers must report lost […]
Twin Sisters Causing Confusion Over Criminal Charges
Officers in Fillmore County believe they finally have the situation sorted out after they say a woman switched places with her twin sister after striking an Amish buggy in September, killing two children and injuring two others. Although neither of the twin sisters have been officially taken into custody, criminal charges were filed in Fillmore […]
When Does Intent Matter In Criminal Cases?
Intent is oftentimes a key aspect of a criminal charge. Some charges require specific intent in order for the crime to be committed, while others do not require any intent at all. These are known as strict liability cases, and they only require the prosecution to prove that you in fact committed the act in […]
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