Domestic disputes oftentimes come down to he said, she said arguments, and police have been trained to err on the side of caution if there is any doubt about a situation. This can complicate matters in a hurry, especially if police are quick to believe the other person or dismiss your claims of self-defense. However, […]
Minnesota Ditches Sexual Assault Statute Of Limitations
In a move that will ensure victims can have their voice heard, Minnesota will soon be ditching the statute of limitations in cases of sexual violence so that victims can come forward and share their story on their own time. The change was made during a legislative session earlier this year, and it removes the […]
What Is Simple Assault In Minnesota?
There are a number of different ways and degrees to which a person can end up facing assault charges in Minnesota. There’s first-degree assault all the way down to fifth-degree assault, and there’s also simple and aggravated assault. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at what it means to be charged with simple […]
Derek Chauvin Sentence – What To Expect
Last week, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three accounts for his role in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd was in custody. When you hear that he […]
Jury Selection Begins For Officer Charged With Killing George Floyd
Jury selection was set to begin on Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the death of George Floyd. Chauvin is currently charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for his role in the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody this summer. Jury selection was […]
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