Late last week, the Minnesota Judicial Council stated that there will be a 60-day pause on all in-person criminal jury trials, effective through February 1. The order comes on the heels of new COVID-19 regulations put forth by Gov. Tim Walz. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Loria Gildea said some exceptions will be made for […]
The Penalties For Criminal Conspiracy In Minnesota
Most people know that you don’t have to successfully pull off a criminal endeavor in order to be charged with the crime. For example, you can be charged with attempted murder for trying and failing to take someone’s life, and the same thought process applies to less serious crimes. You can be charged with shoplifting […]
What Are Pretrial Diversion Programs In Minnesota?
If you are facing criminal charges, it’s imperative that you know all of the options available to you. One often overlooked aspect before trial is the possibility to enter what’s known as a pretrial diversion program. These programs are designed to help low-level offenders enter a program that benefits the community through court sanctioned directives […]
Woman Impersonates Prosecutor To Drop Charges Against Herself
The saying “fake it ’til you make it” almost worked for one New Hampshire woman who attempted to impersonate a prosecutor in order to get charges against her dropped. The surprising thing is that she almost got away with it to, if not for a pesky forensic examiner. Lisa Landon, 33, faces one charge of […]
Minnesota Cracking Down On Street Racing
Street racing is becoming a growing problem in the Twin Cities metro area. Over the weekend, police actually conducted an unannounced crackdown on the activity, which resulted in 22 arrests and the recovery of 12 firearms. It may seem like a harmless crime to hit the gas and act like Vin Diesel in the Fast […]
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