Individuals can face upgraded criminal charges when they are found to have used or to be in possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime. While a firearm is an obvious example of a dangerous weapon, many other tools and devices may be considered a dangerous weapon in the eyes of the […]
The Long-Term Consequences Of An Assault Conviction In Minnesota
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably been someplace where a fight has broken out. Heck, you may have even been involved. Sometimes cooler heads prevail in these situations and all parties walk away unharmed, but if things escalate and law enforcement shows up, those involved in the fight may end up catching an assault […]
Domestic Violence Killings Reach 30-Year High In Minnesota
The latest report on domestic violence in Minnesota revealed that 40 people lost their lives in domestic violence situations in 2023, the highest number since Violence Free Minnesota began compiling the statistics in an annual report in 1989. The previous high was 37 domestic-related homicides in 2013, and Minnesota has averaged 26 deaths related to […]
The Impact Of Redefining Aiding And Abetting Murder In Minnesota
Minnesota recently changed the conditions that need to be met in order for an accomplice to be charged with aiding and abetting murder. This change meant that many individuals who had previously been convicted under the old law may be eligible to have their conviction thrown out or reassessed. Below, we take a closer look […]
Sheriff Takes Law Into His Own Hands, Murders Judge
A District Judge was gunned down Friday in his chambers by the local sheriff in a case that has rocked a tiny Kentucky town. Two of the most prominent citizens in the tiny town of Appalachian were involved in a shooting on Friday that left District Judge Kevin Mullins dead. Mullins was shot multiple times […]
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