Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court opted not to restore voting rights for felons on probation. In the majority decision, the group wrote that while certain state laws may disproportionately harm people of color, stripping felons of voting rights is not unconstitutional. The decision stems from a 2019 lawsuit that takes issue with the wording […]
Hennepin County Using Facial Recognition To ID Suspects
Police officers from all over the state are turning to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in hopes that their facial recognition software can help generate a new lead in cases that have gone stale. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is the only law enforcement agency in Minnesota that has the facial recognition software, and police […]
The Penalties For Threats Of Violence In Minnesota
If you make violent or terroristic threats against an individual or a group of people, you can find yourself in a world of hurt in Minnesota. Not surprisingly, violent threats are taken very seriously, and you can be charged with a felony if you intentionally commit actions that cause terror for those around you. In […]
Data Shows Concerning Gun Trend In Minnesota
New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) suggests that legally purchased firearms are showing up at crime scenes, both on a national scale and in Minnesota, much faster than in years past. The data suggests a growing problem when it comes to firearms across the country, according to the feds. […]
Minnesota Law Gives Veterans A Second Chance After A Criminal Charge
A new Minnesota law will help veterans who commit low-level criminal offenses avoid jail time if they have proven military trauma and follow through with a diversion program. Veteran’s Day was last week, and one of the ways we can help honor and protect our veterans is to ensure that they have the tools they […]
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