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 […]
What To Do Before Turning Yourself In For A Crime
If there is a warrant out for your arrest, oftentimes you can do a lot more harm than good for your situation by hiding or attempting to avoid the long arm of the law. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to get your proverbial ducks in a row before you head down to the […]
Ruling On Minnesota Felony Rape Case Makes National Headlines
The Minnesota Supreme Court made national news last week when it threw out a felony rape conviction on what appeared on the surface to suggest victim blaming. Last Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned Francios Khalil’s felony criminal sexual assault conviction on the grounds that the victim had voluntarily gotten herself drunk prior to the […]
Minnesota Considering Freeing Prisoners Earlier, Reinvesting In Community
The cost of keeping prisoners in jail is an expense footed by the taxpayers, and it’s not exactly cheap. Many people feel that those tax dollars could be better spent elsewhere, and that’s the goal of the recently proposed Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act that was included in Gov. Tim Walz’s revised budget. But in […]
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 […]
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