Sexual assault is a serious and heinous crime that involves the unwanted sexual contact of another individual. And while perpetrators should be held accountable for their actions, every year there are individuals who are unjustly accused of sexual assault. A conviction can turn your world upside down, so if you have been unjustly accused of […]
Coalition Hopes To Reform Sexual Assault Law in Minnesota
The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault has proposed more than two dozen changes for lawmakers ahead of the 2019 legislative session with hopes that individuals who are victims of sexual assault can more easily seek justice. The biggest change they are pushing for is to change language in the law such that it is illegal […]
Changes Coming Campus Sexual Assault Reporting
Minnesota has passed legislation that will require all colleges to publicly reveal the number of sexual assault complaints they investigate each year. Furthermore, the colleges will also have to publish how many of those investigations lead to perpetrator punishment, and what those punishments entail. The law went into effect with a number of other laws […]
Sexual Assault Victims in Rural Minnesota Lack Adequate Support
New findings published by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault revealed that sexual assault victims in rural Minnesota lack access to competent medical care. “Our current response is inconsistent and inadequate,” said Kari Ogrodowski, coordinator of the Medical Forensic Exam Access Project. Findings from the MCASA suggest that medical professionals in rural areas lack the […]
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 […]
