Although DNA evidence relies on science to identify the criminal, accuracy still depends on people correctly gathering and storing the items and human interpretation of that data.
Police often use deceptive techniques to interrogate people who are suspected of committing crimes. Deception can legally be used as long as it does not prompt confessions or criminal actions by innocent people.
Downtown West, Lowry Hill East, Marcy Holmes, North Side, and Whittier have some of the highest crime rates within the Twin Cities, with a variety of offenses including both violent and non-violent crimes.
A man was arrested for criminal vehicular homicide after hitting a bicyclist in St. Paul. The victim worked at Brasa Restaurant in St. Paul and was on his way home from work when he was struck.
Manny stories have been on the news for people stealing Christmas packages which results in mail theft and possession of stolen property charges. Police in Edina caught an individual who stole a package, which had a tracker inside of it.
In Minnesota, reasonable force may be legally used as self-defense in an unprovoked attack when the person can prove that his/her actions are justified for self-protection against bodily harm and certain conditions existed.
If the Marijuana Justice Act becomes law, it will create a number of changes that impact marijuana-related offenses and consequences for marijuana use in all states.
Felony offenses and convictions can have an impact on parental rights. Courts look at the criminal history of parents to determine what's in the best interest of the child concerning living arrangements, parenting time and visitation rights.
