A proposed amendment to Minnesota’s current gun regulations would severely increase punishments for reformed felons caught possessing bullets, ammunition or other firearm-related projectiles. The proposal, put forth by Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park, would create a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for felons with a history of violent crimes caught possessing ammunition or bullets. That’s the […]
Cameras Coming To Courtrooms in Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court passed an order on Wednesday that will temporarily relax courtroom camera restrictions in criminal trials. Under the new regulations, media personnel would only need to get a judge’s approval to broadcast or take pictures of criminal court proceedings. The test program will begin on January 1, 2016 and will run for two […]
Explaining Some Common Legal Terms, Part 1
Defending yourself in the court of law is tough enough without attempting to understand all of the legal jargon being tossed around. That’s one of the reasons we recommend hiring an attorney, but if you decide to handle your case on your own, we thought we’d help by explaining some common legal terms you might […]
Digital Crimes Surge in Minnesota
Digital forensics – techniques often used in your favorite television shows, like CSI Las Vegas and NCIS – are becoming much more popular, and they are changing the way we solve crimes here in Minnesota. Drew Evans, assistant superintendent for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said digital forensics used to be reserved for certain crimes, […]
4 Common Ways To Defend An Assault Charge
Being charged with assault carries with it some serious consequences, so it’s imperative that your defend yourself against the charge. Depending on the severity of the charge, you could be looking at months or even years in prison, so you need to establish a credible defense. But how can you challenge an assault charge? Today, […]
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