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 […]
Violent Crime on the Rise in Hennepin County
An analysis of crime in the first half of 2015 revealed that Hennepin County has experienced a noticeable increase in violent crime, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s department. Hennepin County officials reported that violent crime – which includes murder, manslaughter, rape robbery and aggravated assault – saw an 8 percent increase in the first […]
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 […]
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