Beginning August 1 of this year, Minnesota will no longer allow 10-, 11- and 12-year-old children to be criminally prosecuted. The law, which was originally passed by state legislators two years ago, states that children under the age of 13 who are considered delinquent or who have broken a state law will be redirected to […]
Do’s And Don’ts When It Comes To Juvenile Criminal Defense
Kids will be kids, but if your kid does something unwise, there’s a possibility that they’ll face criminal consequences for their actions. It can be tough to know what steps to take after learning that your high school student has run afoul with the law, but trust us when we say there is a playbook […]
Minnesota Considering Raising Juvenile Crime Age To 21
A new Minnesota proposal would raise the age of what could be considered a juvenile crime from 18 to 21. Proponents say the proposal is rooted in the science that suggests a person’s brain is not done developing into well into their twenties. “We’re trying to line up what the science tells us and what […]
Serious Juvenile Crimes On The Rise In Minnesota
A look at recent crime data suggests a disturbing trend in Minnesota – Severe juvenile crimes are on the rise. Although the number of juvenile cases has receded below pre-pandemic levels, the crimes that are being committed by youth offenders are typically much more severe in nature. According to the data, some of the most […]
How Juvenile Crimes Can Affect The Rest Of Your Life
Nobody wants a mistake from their youth to affect them years or decades down the road, but the fact of the matter is that certain juvenile crimes can affect a number of different aspects of your life long into adulthood. Minnesota recognizes that juveniles shouldn’t be held to the same standard as adults for some […]
