If Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. gets his way, police officers may soon be able to search through your cell phone if you are stopped for a minor violation. The Supreme Court was closely split during a Tuesday discussion about a person’s right to privacy when it comes to their personal cell phone. Justice […]
The Felony Murder Rule: The Ryan Holle Case
Few people have sympathy for convicted murderers, and rightly so, but you may feel differently after hearing the story of Ryan Holle, who was convicted of murder at the age of 21. What’s unique about Holle’s case is that the prosecution fully admits that the 21-year-old was sleeping, miles away from the incident, when the […]
Minnesota Passes Stronger Anti-Bullying Law
Governor Mark Dayton signed a new anti-bullying measure into law on Wednesday in hopes of better protecting Minnesota students who are exposed to abusive behaviors at school. The Safe and Supportive Schools Act will require schools to: Track and investigate cases of bullying; and Offer staff training on bullying-prevention techniques. In addition to strengthening prevention […]
Teen DUI Likelihood Increases If They Have Ridden With Impaired Driver
A new study revealed that teens are more likely to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol if they’ve ridden in a car with an impaired driver. Not surprisingly, the more often a teen reported riding in a car with an impaired driver, the more likely they were to drive under the influence. “When […]
Minnesota Judge Calls For Overhaul of Sex Offender Reform System
A recent 75-page ruling penned by U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank highlighted the current failings of Minnesota’s government-controlled sex offender reform program and called for sweeping changes. In addition to condemning the current system, Frank took some steps to move control of the program to Minnesota’s legal system, as opposed to leaving the decisions up […]
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