nnesota's presumptive sentencing guidelines determine a felony offender's punishment based on the severity of the crime and the offender's criminal history.
Date rape is classified as a criminal offense. A prosecutor has the legal burden of proof to prove the defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt” in order to get a conviction.
The high rate of human trafficking crimes in St Paul has led to a strong police force that's cracking down on sex crimes with a Human Trafficking Task Force.
Dating apps offer a convenient platform for meeting people, but pose serious dangers for meeting sexual predators and people with a history of violent behaviors.
In 2019, at least 30 people were killed in gun-related violence in St Paul, doubling the city's homicide rate. This is the most gun violence seen in the Capital City since 1992.
There are three types of witnesses that may be called to testify in court for the defense or prosecution in a criminal case. Witnesses can provide important evidence, expert knowledge, and character assessments of a defendant.
