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When rape is reported in Minnesota, investigation failures are common. Interviews are often not conducted, investigators aren't assigned, and many times, cases are never sent to prosecutors.
The 2018 Minnesota crime report shows a decline in violent crimes across the state, but an increase in motor vehicle thefts, rapes, and human trafficking.
Due to a rise in alcohol-related vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities, Minnesota law enforcement is cracking down on drunk drivers across the state.
In Minnesota, arson crimes are charged as misdemeanors or felony offenses, depending on the nature of the crime and the severity of damages.
In Minnesota, auto theft is considered grand theft, a felony offense punishable by fines up to $10,000 and a prison sentence up to five years or more.
A 3rd Degree DWI in Minnesota is a serious offense with penalties that include a driver's license revocation, whiskey plates, steep fines, and jail time if convicted.
When an offender is placed on probation, the offender must abide by his/her probation requirements which may include fines, electronic house arrest, jail time, community service, and other restrictions.
Under spousal privilege laws, one spouse cannot be forced to give evidence or testify against the other spouse in a legal proceeding or court trial. However, there are several exceptions and conditions.
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