When it comes to charging an individual with a crime, law enforcement oftentimes have to move forward with charges within a certain amount of time. If law enforcement and prosecutors can’t gather enough evidence to bring charges within a set period of time, they may no longer be able to charge an individual for the […]
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 […]
Minnesota May Eliminate Statute of Limitations In Sex Crime Cases
A couple of Minnesota lawmakers are pitching a proposal to eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting crimes of sexual violence. The current statute of limitations when it comes to sex crimes is somewhat complex, and there’s not always a straightforward answer when it comes to whether or not a person can press charges. In […]
