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 […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The National Football League may be decked out in pink for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness crusade, but October also puts another preventable occurrence in the spotlight. October is also dedicated to preventing domestic violence. Domestic violence is a problem in Minnesota and across the United States. At the local level, at least 16 women […]
Nearly 1 in 4 Have Been Victims of Sexual Assault at University of Minnesota
Sexual assaults on college campuses happen far too often, but a closer look at the numbers at the University of Minnesota reveal that nearly 1 in 4 female students have been a victim of sexual assault. Research conducted by the Association of American Universities uncovered that 23.5 percent of female undergraduates at the U of […]
Minnesota Classifies BB Gun As A Weapon
A felon caught with a BB gun in his possession during a traffic stop will face a harsher sentence after the Minnesota Court of Appeals classified the item as a firearm. The decision isn’t too surprising, as the state’s two appellate courts have repeatedly classified a BB gun as a firearm. The latest case involves […]
Updating The Best Law Blog Contest
As we mentioned earlier this month, our blog was nominated as a top legal blog by The Expert Institute. We were nominated in the Criminal Law category, and so far we’ve received some nice support from our readers. We promised to update you guys on the voting, so here’s a quick look at the standings. Out […]
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