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Unreliable date rape drug testing and a lack of solid evidence can make it difficult to prove drug-facilitated sexual assaults occurred.
Even when a defendant is guilty, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a court. Within the criminal justice system, all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.
In criminal cases in Minnesota, defendants have the right to choose between having their case decided by a jury or a judge.
A simple schoolyard fight can easily escalate from school suspensions or detentions to charges of assault and battery punishable by time in jail or a civil lawsuit.
Many arrests for domestic violence crimes involve alleged perpetrators or accusors that suffer from mental health issues.
DUI vehicular homicide results when a person dies due to gross negligence or drunk driving, as well as fleeing the scene of an accident where a person dies.
In Minnesota, defendants may face misdemeanor or felony theft charges. Specific charges and sentences imposed will depend on the circumstances of the alleged offense and the value of the stolen property.
College campuses across the country are experiencing an alarming trend of falsely reported hate crimes, resulting in arrests and fines for accusers and monetary settlements for victims who are falsely accused.
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