A neurocriminologist who has spent years studying brain development in criminals believes there exists a biological basis for criminal behavior. Adrian Raine has spent 25 years in the US studying cognitive development, and before that he spent years in Britain attempting to decipher why criminals committed the crimes they did. In 1994, Raine conducted a […]
Can I get into College with a Criminal Record?
Everybody makes mistakes, especially in our early years. Children are often given more responsibilities when they hit their teenage years, and sometimes they make poor decisions. Although it’s important that teens learn from their mistakes, a lapse in judgment shouldn’t cost a child the chance to further their education. Below we provide some tips for […]
Minnesota DNA Evidence Goes Uncollected
A recent examination of Minnesota records revealed that 85 felons did not submit a required DNA sample in 2010. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi asked Richard Dusterhoft to re-examine case files after it was brought to his attention that some DNA samples weren’t collected. Dusterhoft, who works in the criminal division, said he was alarmed by what […]
