If you’re like me, last weekend was a busy one, but it wasn’t so hectic that we missed the new batch of criminal laws that went into action in Minnesota on August 1. A lot of the new laws are focused on enhancing current laws or closing loose ends. So without further ado, here’s a […]
5 New Minnesota Laws Went Into Effect Today
A set of laws passed in the 2015 legislative session went into effect today. We break down the new laws that have ties to criminal law. 1. Grandma Can Play More Bingo – Legislators simplified the state’s gambling statute to include new technologies like electronic bar bingo and electronic pull tabs. There can be many […]
New Minnesota Laws Coming January 1
Although there aren’t as many new criminal laws going into effect this year as there were last January, there are still a handful of new laws that you’ll have to follow come January 1, 2015. Today, we explain the new laws. 1. Criminal Reform This new law will reform Minnesota’s current expungement laws in hopes of […]
New Minnesota Laws Go Into Effect August 1
Laws passed during the 2014 legislative session set to go into effect tomorrow include a ban on weapons for individuals convicted of domestic assault and increased fines for speeding in construction zones, among others. Quick Overview Below is a quick run through of some of the bigger changes that affect criminal law that will go […]
