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
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
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
Debunking Eyewitness Statements ...December 19, 2019 Minnesota has adopted strict guidelines that prevent mistaken identifications from witness statements. The laws enforce ... Read More
When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Minnesota? ...December 13, 2019 In Minnesota, a juvenile under the age of 18 can be tried for a felony offense the same as an adult if violence is invol ... Read More
Charged with Hit and Run? ...November 19, 2019 A Minnesota hit and run collision may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of damages and ... Read More
Minnesota’s Criminal Coercion Law Unconstitutional ...November 07, 2019 Minnesota’s criminal coercion law could be a violation of First Amendment rights. Under Minnesota Statutes, any th ... Read More
What You Should Know About Self-Incrimination and Technology ...October 22, 2019 The Fifth Amendment protects an individual against self-incrimination, but laws may be changing due to certain technolog ... Read More
When Road Rage Becomes a Serious Crime ...October 10, 2019 Although there are no laws that specifically govern aggressive driving in Minnesota, when road rage causes accidents, in ... Read More
