Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are expected to end the year with fewer homicides than the prior year, according to police data. The dip in homicides in St. Paul has been the most impressive. After six consecutive years with homicide numbers in the thirties, St. Paul is poised to have fewer than 20 homicides in […]
Trauma’s Hidden Role in Criminal Behavior
No criminal is born a criminal. People pick shapes from their experience, molds of stress and wounds. The idea that someone’s dark path might come from unhealed pain is uncomfortable – but it’s worthy of our attention. In that light, we want to explore trauma’s hidden role in criminal behavior. We aim to show how […]
When Does Conceal Carry Become Criminal Brandishing?
Many Minnesotans exercise their right to legally carry a firearm on their persons, but there are a number of rules and regulations they must follow while carrying their weapon. Failing to follow these rules or taking matters into their own hands can take the situation from a legal conceal carry to criminal brandishing. But what […]
Sexual Consent Laws In Minnesota
Consent is important any time a person engages in sexual relations with another individual. It requires a clear “yes” every single time, and consent can be fluid, meaning that consent yesterday doesn’t mean consent today, and it can even change during the sexual act. Minnesota defines consent laws to help ensure appropriate consent is received […]
Assault Vs. Aggravated Assault In Minnesota
Like most crimes here in Minnesota, an assault charge can be upgraded to a more serious charge if certain factors are present. That would take your charge from assault to aggravated assault. But what needs to happen for a criminal assault charge to be upgraded to aggravated assault? In today’s blog, we explore what would […]
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