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Jul: 17, 2014

Minnesota Court of Appeals: People can’t use medical marijuana laws from another state

In 2011, a 31-year-old man was pulled over for speeding in Itasca County, Minnesota. During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement found two jars of raw marijuana under the hood of his car. As a result, the man was charged with fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.

Jul: 16, 2014

Federal Crime Corruption Conviction Sends Nagin to Federal Prison for 10 years

Ray Nagin, the former New Orleans mayor, was indicted for federal crimes on January 18, 2013 on 21 corruptions charges in Federal Court. Nagin served as mayor from 2002 to 2010. He gained attention nationwide after Hurricane Katrina. On February 20, 2013, he pleaded not guilty in Federal Court to all federal crimes charges.

Jul: 15, 2014

Court ruling brings attention to coerced confessions

In 2007, a black man in Indiana was accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old. According to the South Bend Tribune, during a three-hour interrogation, the man denied the crime. The detective then told the suspect that due to the racial makeup of the jury, it was possible that the man would not receive a fair trial.

Jul: 13, 2014

Minneapolis Search Warrant Yields Little, But 2 Dogs Killed by Cops

A no-knock search warrant was executed on Larry Lee Arman’s home in St. Paul on July 9, 2014. Arman’s two children and girlfriend were also present in the home at the time the search warrant was executed. The two children were on the main level in the line of fire when the SWAT team barged, unannounced into the home.

Jul: 04, 2014

Robbinsdale, Minnesota Police Chief Busted for Soliciting Prostitute

As you may have heard, the Police Chief of Robbinsdale, Minnesota was recently arrested for soliciting a prostitute. In this case, the Police Chief, Steven D. Smith, was arrested February 20, 2014. The arrest of the police chief, however, did not become public until he was formally charged and appeared in court around March 23, 2014.

Jul: 03, 2014

White Collar Federal Crime of Wire Fraud Trips Minnesota Attorney

Recently, the Minnesota Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility filed a Petition with the Minnesota Supreme Court. The Petiton seeks to have attorney Mark David Holt disbarred because he recently plead guilty to wire fraud. The Petition alleges that Holt diverted Four Million Dollars in client funds for his own personal use, instead of investing the funds as promised.

Jun: 30, 2014

Differences between Misdemeanor and Felony Drunk Driving Charges

Each year, nearly 28,000 people are arrested for DWI, according to Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and one in seven Minnesota drivers has a DWI on his or her record. Unfortunately, some drivers who are charged with a DWI consider the charge to be a traffic offense and fail to take the charges seriously. In fact, there is much confusion about the nature of a DWI charge and the potential impact of a DWI conviction.

Jun: 28, 2014

What a Drunk Driving Conviction Could Cost You

Charges of drunk driving are nothing to take lightly. In fact, a drunk driving conviction could cost you dearly for years to come – not just in terms of its financial impact, but its impact on your reputation, livelihood, and freedom.

Jun: 25, 2014

Minnesota Anti-Bullying Laws

Parents and children around the country are more concerned than ever about bullying, whether in physical stalking, emotional harassment, or cyber-bullying. In an effort to curb this harmful behavior, several states are cracking down on bullying and enacting anti-bullying laws.

Jun: 23, 2014

While men still dominate, the number of females charged with DUI is increasing

In 2011, a Minnesota woman rushed to her vehicle to escape her drunk and abusive husband. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, she said that she felt she had no other choice than to flee. After driving less than a mile, she was arrested on charges of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of 0.16, which is twice the legal limit.

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