The Truth About Justifiable Homicide by Firearm in the US ... October 12, 2018 While homicide by firearm is typically justified in the United States if a person feels threatened with great bodily har ... Read More
Navigating the Criminal Justice System ... October 05, 2018 Although there is often variation regarding rules and procedures from one court to the next, criminal cases generally fo ... Read More
Your Own Valid Prescription Could Get You Arrested ... September 21, 2018 Mistakes with a healthcare provider’s DEA number can result in a person getting arrested for obtaining a controlle ... Read More
Lying About a Crime Can Land You In Jail ... September 10, 2018 Perjury, making false statements, and obstruction of justice are crimes that can put a person behind bars. A person who ... Read More
The Fusion of Arrest with Guilt ... August 20, 2018 The fusion of arrest and guilt creates confusion and prejudice for the public, as well as unfair treatment and unnecessa ... Read More
What You Should Know About the “Fruit of the Poisonous Tree̶ ... August 17, 2018 The fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine prohibits the admission of evidence that stems from that which was obtained in ... Read More
Recognizing Juror Misconduct ... August 13, 2018 Because juror misconduct can result in members becoming unable to be impartial when considering the facts of a case, it ... Read More
You’ll Be Surprised Where the Twin Cities Ranks for Child Prosti ... July 13, 2018 In 2015, Minnesota recorded the third-highest rate of human trafficking incidents in the United States, and many involve ... Read More
How Long Can Suspects Be Detained in Jail in Minnesota? [infographic] ... June 06, 2018 Under Minnesota law, any adult suspect that’s arrested without a warrant and taken into custody must be brought be ... Read More
Will Artificial Intelligence Curb Gang Violence or Brand Innocent Peop ... May 25, 2018 Scientists are developing an artificial intelligence system to identify gang-related crimes, but there are concerns that ... Read More
