St Paul Homicides Doubled in 2019 ...February 27, 2020 In 2019, at least 30 people were killed in gun-related violence in St Paul, doubling the city’s homicide rate. Thi ... Read More
Three Types of Witnesses in a Criminal Case ...February 20, 2020 There are three types of witnesses that may be called to testify in court for the defense or prosecution in a criminal c ... Read More
Misdemeanor and Felony Impaired Driving Arrests Spike in Minnesota ...February 13, 2020 After years of seeing a steady decline in impaired driving arrests across the state, Minnesota has seen a five percent i ... Read More
You’re Not Guilty Just Because It Looks Fishy ...February 06, 2020 A criminal conviction requires proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt because a guilty verdict can result in the depri ... Read More
Did the Police Make a Mistake During Your DWI Arrest? ...January 27, 2020 When police fail to follow certain procedures in a DWI arrest, their mistakes can result in a legal motion to exclude in ... Read More
DWI Arrests Spike During the Holidays in Minnesota ...January 27, 2020 Between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, 40% of traffic fatalities each year in Minnesota are linked to drunk dri ... Read More
What You Should Know About Gun Carry Laws in Minnesota ...January 20, 2020 Minnesota gun laws operate on a shall-issue policy with required permits for carrying open and concealed weapo ... Read More
Can Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone? ...January 13, 2020 Police officers cannot force people to unlock their cell phones if they are arrested. This procedure violates Fifth Amen ... Read More
What Is the Difference Between Aggravated and Simple Assault in Minnes ...January 06, 2020 In Minnesota, simple assault is a misdemeanor offense while aggravated assault is a felony. The difference between the t ... Read More
Debunking Eyewitness Statements ...December 19, 2019 Minnesota has adopted strict guidelines that prevent mistaken identifications from witness statements. The laws enforce ... Read More
