A new bill introduced at the Minnesota Senate Education Committee would force public school districts to expel any students who assault a teacher. The bill, known as the Teacher Protection Act, was introduced by Senator Dave Brown (R-Becker). The proposed law states: “A school board must expel a student who assaults a teacher. The duration […]
The 5 Most Common Spring Break Crimes
Spring is here, and that means it’s the season for many college students to head south for a week of fun in the sun. Taking a trip with your roommates to Panama City Beach or Cancun can be a blast, but oftentimes it can also lead to criminal charges. Today, we take a look at […]
Juveniles Caught in the Criminal Justice System
The criminal justice system can be rough on anybody, but it can be especially terrifying for juvenile offenders. Although the court system is designed to be a little more lenient for juvenile offenders, many of these children are navigating the system for the first time, and without the help of a criminal defense attorney, they can […]
Ramsey County Changing 911 Policy to Protect Those With Mental Health Issues
Ramsey County is launching a pilot program aimed at helping those with mental health issues get the support they need when a call to 911 is made. Under the old policy, if a person called 911 with a non-emergency to tell the dispatcher that a friend or family member was acting weirdly or had stopped […]
Minneapolis Considering Decriminalizing Small Marijuana Possession
The Minneapolis City Council has been busy this week, and this time they are tasked with determining if possession of small amounts of marijuana should be considered a crime. Laws regarding marijuana have been changing for some time now. For example, in Missouri, some people are now growing their own marijuana that they can use […]
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