One of the most common defenses in physical or violent altercations is self-defense. If you’ve been following the news at all over the years, odds are you’ve heard different arguments for self-defense or “Stand Your Ground” laws, and all of those laws and defenses vary state by state. So how does Minnesota classify self-defense? We […]
How Many Tickets Until You Lose Your Driver’s License In Minnesota?
Driving is a privilege, and that privilege can be taken away from you if you commit too many driving infractions in Minnesota. Many people wonder how many “points” it takes for you to lose your license in Minnesota, but Minnesota doesn’t operate on the points system like other states. So how can your license be […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Confirms Felon Can’t Vote
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 […]
Minnesota Court Upholds Decision To Allow Testimony Via Zoom During Pandemic
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a Becker County judge’s decision to allow a key witness to testify via Zoom during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic did not violate the defendant’s right to confront their accuser in person in court. The ruling centered around the case of Kim Marie Tate, whose drug-related […]
The Penalties For Aiding An Offender In Minnesota
If your friend asks you to hold onto a box for them for a few days or a family member wants to “lay low” at your apartment for a while, you may be inclined to do what they ask. You may assume that as long as you don’t become privy to the details of what’s […]
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