Many people assume that the court system is designed to punish people for their actions, and while some sentences can certainly feel like a punishment, the overall goal of criminal sentencing is to prevent someone from re-offending in the future. Sometimes this is accomplished with a jail sentence, while other times the court gets a […]
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 […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Set Eyes On Juvenile Justice Reform
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to improve the current state of the juvenile justice program, and one option they are considering involves establishing a new state office of juvenile restorative justice. New bills have been proposed that would create the new office, which would help establish programs across Minnesota aimed at improving community safety without relying […]
