Halloween is tomorrow, which means in roughly 24 hours the streets and sidewalks will be filled with ghosts, goblins, and the occasional twerking Miley Cyrus. We always take on a few extra clients around Halloween, so we thought we’d talk about three common calls we receive each year on or around Halloween. Traffic Violations Once […]
Juvenile Crime in Minnesota Nearing 30-Year Low
A new report by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety revealed that juvenile crime has declined 55 percent over the last 13 years, and total arrests are approaching a 30-year low. Dana Swayze, a crime data analyst for the DPS, said intervention techniques have helped keep children out of handcuffs. “I knew there was a […]
Color-Changing Cups Can Detect Date-Rape Drugs
A Worchester Polytechnic Institute graduate has developed a new type of drinkware that will change colors if it detects the presence of date-rape drugs. Michael Abramson decided to develop DrinkSavvy after he and some of his friends accidently ingested date-rape drugs at a party. Although some of Abramson’s friends were able to help him get […]
Underage Drinking “Immunity” Bill Goes into Effect Monday
Underage drinkers who are attempting to seek aid for a friend that has consumed too much alcohol will now be able to avoid a minor consumption ticket. The law, which went into effect July 1, is designed to provide underage drinkers with a responsible solution if someone they know has had too much to drink. […]
Criminal Sexual Conduct Part 3: The Penalties and Community Notification Process in the Release of a Predatory Offender
Over the last few months, we have seen an influx of questions about the offenses, penalties and potential ramifications of being convicted of a sex crime in Minnesota. We decided to conduct a three-part series to answer some of the most common questions surrounding criminal sexual conduct. In Part 1, we explained what types of […]
