If you are facing criminal charges, it can be easy to want to bend the facts a bit and make yourself look a little better. This is completely understandable, especially if you’re talking with police or a prosecutor. However, bending the truth or outright lying to your criminal defense attorney is a major issue that […]
Parenting Your Child Under The Law – When Discipline Becomes Assault
We all parent in different ways, and we’ve all been in a situation where the words you are saying to your child are simply not getting through to them, or you feel the need to lay down a punishment that is more than just verbal in nature. We’re not here to judge anyone for their […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Pushing To Decriminalize Jaywalking
A new proposal that would significantly reduce jaywalking citations across Minnesota is running into some opposition from police groups. The new bill would only allow police to cite an individual for jaywalking if the movement creates a traffic hazard, like forcing a vehicle to unexpectedly hit the brakes. Essentially, pedestrians would be legally allowed to […]
Lawyer Breaks Down What’s Next For Minnesota State Senator Caught Soliciting A Minor
A Minnesota State Senator who was arrested last week for attempting to solicit a minor has officially been charged by federal prosecutors for his actions. Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was arrested last Monday after allegedly trying to meet up with a 17-year-old girl for sex. The “girl” he was messaging was actually a law […]
Minnesotans Still Have A “Duty To Retreat” After Bill Seeking Change Fails
Minnesotans are still required to try and deescalate a threatening situation by attempting to retreat after a bill seeking to remove the “duty to retreat” failed to get enough votes in the Minnesota House of Representatives last week. Currently, Minnesota’s “duty to retreat” policy requires that a person try to escape a situation in which […]
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