Many criminal courts took their proceedings into the digital realm when the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person gatherings unsafe, and even though we’re not in the clear yet, lawmakers are already talking about what future proceedings will look like when all COVID restrictions have been removed. Even though we should once again be able to safely […]
In-Person Criminal Jury Trials Will Resume In Minnesota On March 15
COVID-19 numbers have been trending down recently, and as more and more people get vaccinated, it appears that Minnesota will soon be ready to resume in-person criminal trials. A statewide order issued by Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea states that in-person criminal jury trials will resume in Minnesota beginning March 15. Previously, the courts […]
DWIs Down Significantly Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
While there are many sobering statistics coming out of the COVID-19 outbreak, one bright spot is the fact that DWIs are down significantly from this time last year. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety announced that arrests for driving while intoxicated are down nearly 70 percent from this time last year. Much of this is […]
How Minnesota Police Will Enforce The Stay At Home Order
As you’re probably aware, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order on Friday to compel people to stay at home with the hopes of stopping or slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The goal of the “Stay At Home” order is to help flatten the curve and help prevent hospitals from being overloaded with […]
