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Jan: 15, 2016

Losing Your Right to Bear Arms

Under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, which was adopted in December of 1791, American citizens have the right to bear and keep arms.

Jul: 29, 2015

Does an insanity defense work? [infographic]

In 2012, James Holmes walked into a movie theater in Colorado and opened fire.

Mar: 17, 2015

Child Neglect Charges For Man Who Left Children Starving

Michael Gunderson was charged with felony child neglect and Felony drug Possession in Sherburne County.

Feb: 05, 2015

3 differences between state and federal crimes

Recently, Minnesota man negotiated a plea deal with federal prosecutors regarding an illegal gambling business he conducted.

Feb: 03, 2015

When stealing a cellphone becomes a federal offense

In 2014, a Minneapolis man broke into more than 20 cellphone stores across five states.

Jan: 19, 2015

Theft By Swindle Charges For Woman Who Embezzled 1.3 Million Dollars

Stephanie Langten Castillo was charged with eight counts of theft by swindle in Hennepin County.

Jan: 18, 2015

Minnesota judges do not always have to abide by sentencing laws in gun cases

In 2008, a man attacked a woman in Florida and was convicted of a felony. According to KARE 11, he was arrested in Minnesota a few years later and charged with carrying a handgun.

Nov: 23, 2014

St. Cloud Criminal Law Attorney Needed for Man Facing 18 Year Felony Sentence

Corey Becker pleaded guilty to attempted first–degree murder and to one count of kidnapping. He broke into a man’s house in St. Cloud. He then beat him and choked the victim. Becker had never been inside the man’s home before. Becker also did not know the victim. Becker stated that he did not remember the incident because he was drunk. He broke in around 3:30 a.m. and went into the man’s bedroom. He grabbed him by the throat and said, “you are the devil, and you need to die.” The man almost passed out from being choked. But was able to escape from his bathroom window. Becker also demanded sex from the man. The victim went to his neighbor’s house and was nude and badly beaten. Becker was found at another residence in the neighborhood. He said he did not know anything about the incident. The prosecutor is asking for an 18-year prison sentence. Becker’s sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2015.

Nov: 19, 2014

Federal Case Made Out of Fish Goes to U.S. Supreme Court, Fisherman Needs Criminal Justice Attorney

John Yates is a fisherman who was out on the water with his crew. He was fishing for grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. Officer Jones boarded the boat to check the sizes of the fish. Jones believed that the fisherman were keeping fish smaller than the 20-inch minimum. Jones found 72 grouper that were under the 20 inch minimum. Jones ordered the fish off the boat to check them once on main land. When the boat came on the mainland, Jones did not think the fish were the same fish he saw on the boat and thought Yates tossed the fish overboard and replaced them with larger fish.

Oct: 26, 2014

HIV: Fail to inform your partner and face criminal charges

An Iowa man engaged in consensual sex with another man, and he was arrested for it. According to ProPublica, the man’s crime was that he did not disclose to his partner that he was HIV positive. Law enforcement conducted a blood test and found medication in his home confirming their suspicion, and the now-39-year-old was sentenced to 25 years in prison. His attorneys petitioned the court, noting that the man’s partner did not contract the disease due to preventative measures, and a judge lessened the sentence to five years’ probation. However, the man is now a registered sex offender and cannot be left alone with children younger than 14.

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