Category: Criminal Defense

What Is Considered Cruel & Unusual Punishment? ...

December 11, 2020

Acts that deliberately degrade or inflict pain or injury on prisoners and punishments that are disproportionate to the c ...

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Were You Charged with Carjacking in Minneapolis? ...

November 26, 2020

In Minnesota, carjacking is charged as a simple or aggravated robbery with a possible prison sentence of up to 10 years. ...

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What Is an Acquittal? ...

November 12, 2020

Acquittal in a criminal case does not mean a defendant is innocent of the crime, only that the prosecutor failed to prov ...

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New Report: Police Misconduct Responsible for 54% of Wrongful Convicti ...

October 19, 2020

Police misconduct, such as hiding or falsifying evidence, witness tampering, and violent interrogation, is responsible f ...

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When Doorbell Cameras Are Used as Evidence in Minnesota ...

September 18, 2020

Law enforcement agencies are using doorbell cameras to provide evidence for neighborhood home invasions, burglaries, ass ...

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What You Should Know About Criminal Court During the Pandemic ...

August 26, 2020

The Minnesota Judicial Branch mandates all judicial officers, staff, and visitors to criminal court facilities to wear f ...

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Thousands Arrested During George Floyd Protests ...

August 06, 2020

Following the death of George Floyd caused by Minnesota police officers, thousands of protests erupted across the countr ...

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Does the Minneapolis Police Department Need Reform? ...

August 05, 2020

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers sparked outrage across the country that resulted i ...

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What Is Malicious Prosecution? ...

July 13, 2020

When civil lawsuits or criminal charges are maliciously filed with the intention to harass, intimidate, defame, or cause ...

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Releasing Inmates During the COVID-19 Pandemic ...

June 26, 2020

Due to the spread of COVID-19 infections among inmates, Minnesota prisons are releasing non-violent prisoners to isolate ...

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