There are a lot of misconceptions flying around about the legality of search warrants and what they really entitle police officers to do. In today’s blog, we hope to clear up some of those misconceptions and provide you with some insights about search warrant execution in Minnesota so you can protect your property and your […]
Getting Seized Property Returned in Minnesota
Earlier this week, we learned that law enforcement agencies in Minnesota seized more than $9.4 million in vehicles, cash and other property in 2017, an 11 percent increase from 2016. Seizing the property led to $2 million in expenses for the police department, and when you factor in the $600,000 in property that was returned […]
Residential Burglary Penalties in Minnesota
Breaking into a residential home or attempting to break into someone’s property carries serious penalties in Minnesota, which is why you should always hire a defense lawyer in the event that you end up facing burglary charges. Below, we take a look at the crime of burglary in Minnesota, and the potential penalties for those […]
What Are Detox Holds in Minnesota?
Under Minnesota law, police and peace officers are allowed to place certain individuals into detox holds, even if it is against their will, for up to 72 hours. These detox holds are conducted in order to help keep the person from harming themselves or others, but three days is a long time to be stuck […]
How Common Are Wrongful Convictions?
The criminal justice system is designed to ensure that guilty people are punished for their crimes and innocent people are set free, but that doesn’t happen every time. In fact, the judge and jury gets the decision wrong more often than you might think. After reviewing DNA-based exonerations, researchers found that roughly 3 to 5 […]
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