A dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizards of Oz” was ordered to pay restitution but will not serve jail time on account of his health. Yesterday’s hearing handed down the sentence for Terry Jon Martin, 76, who stole the slippers in 2005 from […]
Parental Kidnapping Laws In Minnesota
Family and custody issues can escalate in a hurry when former couples fail to see eye to eye, and every year we hear about instances where one parent fails to return children to the other parent as stipulated by a custody agreement. One party oftentimes feels justified in keeping the children from the other, but […]
Defendants Argue That Coupons Should Negate Felony Theft Charge
Retail theft is a major concern around the holidays, and two men who were charged with the crime in Colorado recently attempted to argue that their felony charges should be thrown out because the items they stole were on sale. As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, retail theft and shoplifting charges […]
The Benefits Of Alternative Sentencing In Minnesota
We’ve talked about alternatives to standard criminal sentences on this blog many times in the past. Instead of sending a person to jail, we’ve explored how options like probation, drug courts, substance abuse counseling, home monitoring, diversion programs and work release options can actually do more good for the offender and the community. In today’s […]
The Best Defenses For A Minnesota Fraud Case
A fraud charge can cast questions over your character and lead to big fines and jail time, so if you find yourself facing fraud charges, it’s imperative that you seek out experienced legal defense. We know some of the best and most effective ways to challenge a fraud charge, and we’re confident that we can […]
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