Minnesota is full of smiling faces and happy neighbors, so it’s no surprise to witness a stranger lending a hand to another stranger. There’s a reason the term “Minnesota Nice” exists. But did you know that failing to help someone in their time of need is actually punishable under the law? That’s right. Under Minnesota’s “Good […]
Minnesota Classifies BB Gun As A Weapon
A felon caught with a BB gun in his possession during a traffic stop will face a harsher sentence after the Minnesota Court of Appeals classified the item as a firearm. The decision isn’t too surprising, as the state’s two appellate courts have repeatedly classified a BB gun as a firearm. The latest case involves […]
Minnesota, Feds At Odds Over Air Travel ID Standards
Minnesota and the federal government are in a standoff over identification card standards, and it could soon cause problems for Minnesotans looking to board an airplane. The problem stems from the Real ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005. The act requires states to add new security measures to all driver’s licenses, despite […]
Police Body Camera Footage Release Coming Under Scrutiny
Minnesota recently approved a body camera program that will ensure both police officers and citizens are protected from false incident accounts, but now some are unhappy about what information would be available to the public. The current proposal would allow for any citizen to request to view an incident caught on a police body camera, […]
Illegally Obtained Evidence Can Now Be Used In Minnesota Courts
Although it sounds more like a headline we’d use on April Fool’s Day, sadly, it’s not. Yesterday the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling saying unconstitutionally seized evidence can be used in the court of law. Now, it wasn’t exactly that straightforward, but it should still be a cause for concern for the general public. […]
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