It’s becoming a daily scene in Minneapolis – A driver goes outside to start their car in hopes that it will warm up for a bit before they have to head to work, only to find that when they come back outside to get in the car, their vehicle is long gone. According to a […]
Four Actions That Can Result In Car Theft Charges
We usually see a rise in car thefts in Minnesota during the winter when people leave their car running in their driveway to allow it to warm up a bit before they get inside, but car theft trends have continued to surge in the spring. Oftentimes these crimes are considered crimes of opportunity, but many […]
Car Thief Shows Up To Court In Another Stolen Car
An Australian man showed up to court to face charges of vehicle theft in another vehicle he had stolen, according to the police report. Police said they noticed a blue sedan in a fast foot parking lot across from the Christies Beach Police Station and soon discovered that it was actually registered as stolen. Police […]
Understanding Vehicle Theft Charges In Minnesota
Vehicle theft is an interesting subject under Minnesota law, because certain factors at the time of the theft will dictate how the criminal charges will be levied against the perpetrator. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at how vehicle theft is handled in Minnesota, and we explain how you can fight a motor […]
MN Supreme Court – You Don’t Have To Take To Steal
What constitutes stealing in Minnesota? When it comes to shoplifting, you aren’t legally considered a shoplifter until you leave the store with the unpaid merchandise, so slipping something into your purse while you’re shopping isn’t considered stealing. However, the Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled that the same laws don’t apply to motor vehicles. Yesterday, the […]
