Minnesota law defines burglary as an act where a person “enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a crime.” Minnesota actually has four levels of burglary, as a Fourth Degree burglary charge doesn’t even involve stealing, whereas a First Degree burglary charge carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in […]
How Is Your Bail Amount Determined?
Bail is an amount of money that is set during a criminal case. If the accused posts the bail amount or secures a bail bond, they can be released from custody while their case plays out. As long as you make all your required appearances and remain within the conditions of your release, the bail […]
Minnesota Court Expands Criminal Sexual Conduct Definition
Earlier this week, a three-panel appeals court broadened the legal definition of what constitutes criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota. The panel heard the case of Brian Wilkie of Owatonna, who was charged with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree after conversing with a police officer who was posing as a 14-year-old boy on Grindr. […]
How To Win Your Criminal Case
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you’re probably wondering how to best attack the prosecution’s claims and get the charges dismissed. Since every case is different, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for winning your criminal case, but there are some common themes to keep in mind to put yourself in the best position to win […]
Fraud or Friendly Mistake – You Decide
A move by an Indiana superintendent has left members of a community debating whether she should have to face the crimes she’s being charged with for apparently acting in good faith with a sick student. Casey Smitherman, the superintendent of Elwood Community School Corporation in Indiana, has been charged with insurance fraud, identity deception, insurance […]
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