Late last week, the Minnesota Judicial Council stated that there will be a 60-day pause on all in-person criminal jury trials, effective through February 1. The order comes on the heels of new COVID-19 regulations put forth by Gov. Tim Walz. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Loria Gildea said some exceptions will be made for […]
Is DUI A Felony In Minnesota?
Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense, but is it considered a felony in Minnesota? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at how the crime of driving under the influence is penalized in Minnesota, and we explain how charges can quickly be upgraded based on different aggravating factors. DUI In Minnesota Crimes are […]
Getting Accepted To Law School In Minnesota
If your dream is to become a lawyer or work in the legal world, law school may be in your future, but your journey to being accepted to law school begins well before you start filling out your application. In today’s blog, we share some tips for improving your chances of getting into law school […]
Speeding Crackdown Begins Today In Minnesota
Pay extra attention to your speedometer on your way home from work and for the next couple weeks, because starting today, police will begin extra patrols for speeders across the state. According to a release by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, police officers all over the state will begin working overtime shifts from June […]
Minnesota Working Towards Eliminating ‘Marital Rape Exception’
In a rare display of partisan unity, the Minnesota House unanimously voted to eliminate a clause that essentially said that an individual cannot be prosecuted for criminal sexual conduct if the person they sexually assault is their spouse. The House voted 130-0 to eliminate what’s known as the “marital rape exception,” which holds spousal sexual […]
