St. Paul’s Michell Hamline School of Law recently received a $2 million donation that will be used to fund a new program aimed at helping train young professionals in child abuse response and prevention. The “Zero Abuse Project” was funded by a $2 million donation from Jeff Anderson, a lawyer from St. Paul. The program […]
How Does Probation Work In Minnesota?
Probation is an option in criminal cases in lieu of a jail sentence. While you might be thinking that probation is equivalent to a slap on the wrist, it isn’t a walk in the park, and screwing up while you’re on probation can lead to time in jail. So today, we’re going to explain some […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Getting National Attention Over Cell Phone Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard a case yesterday that is garnering national attention for how it may affect future cases throughout the country. The case centers around the question of when a person can be ordered to unlock their cell phone in order for police or government officials to look through it for evidence. At […]
Conditional Vs. Unconditional Bail in Minnesota
As we mentioned in a previous blog, bail is a set amount of money that a person accused of a crime must pay if they fail to show up to future court dates. For example, a judge in Minnesota may set bail at $12,000 for an individual who has been charged with a DUI. They […]
Pre-Court Diversion Programs Helping To End Prostitution in Minnesota
Back in the day, if a client and a provider were caught in the act of prostitution, police would arrest both individuals. However, since “johns” are typically more financially stable, they’d often be able to pay a fine and gain their release from jail, whereas the female providers didn’t always have that option. When the […]
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