Zoom court proceedings will soon be a thing of the past here in Minnesota assuming all continues to go as expected in terms of the pandemic, but they are still being used across the country to help conduct key criminal hearings. Yesterday, one of those Zoom trials went viral because one eagle-eye attorney was able […]
My Son Was Arrested, What Should I Do?
Every so often we get a phone call that begins with some form of the blog title. A parent calls us saying that their child has been arrested and they don’t know what they should do next. Hearing that your son has had an encounter with police can bring a mix of emotions, but it’s […]
Minnesota Seeking To Ban “Sextortion” With New Bill
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to strengthen extortion laws in the state by adding a clause that specifically addresses extortion for sex. At the moment, Rep. Kelly Moller, DFL Shoreview, says extortion for sex is not currently part of Minnesota’s criminal code. “There is nothing in the criminal code that makes blackmailing, or extortion for sex, […]
In-Person Criminal Jury Trials Will Resume In Minnesota On March 15
COVID-19 numbers have been trending down recently, and as more and more people get vaccinated, it appears that Minnesota will soon be ready to resume in-person criminal trials. A statewide order issued by Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea states that in-person criminal jury trials will resume in Minnesota beginning March 15. Previously, the courts […]
5 Different Types Of Treatment Courts In Minnesota
Not all court systems are designed the same, and that’s especially true in Minnesota where we offer alternate forms of court called “treatment court.” Treatment court, as the name implies, is a system designed to help treat an offender from an affliction or substance abuse disorder that contributed to a crime. After all, the best […]
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