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 […]
Minnesota Ditches Sexual Assault Statute Of Limitations
In a move that will ensure victims can have their voice heard, Minnesota will soon be ditching the statute of limitations in cases of sexual violence so that victims can come forward and share their story on their own time. The change was made during a legislative session earlier this year, and it removes the […]
New Law Regarding The Handling Of Sexual Assaults Kits Now In Effect
When the calendar turned to 2021, Minnesota ushered in a few new laws. In years past there were a number of smaller changes that affected criminal law, but this year only one major criminal law change went into effect on January 1st, and it affects how sexual assault examination kits are handled in Minnesota. We […]
Minnesota Tweaking Numerous Sexual Assault Laws
Laws typically get many tweaks as they make their way from the ground floor all the way up to the Governor’s desk, but that doesn’t mean they are immune from alterations the moment they are signed into law. Many laws become outdated and need adjustments, and that’s the case with a number of sexual assault […]
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 […]
