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Jun: 02, 2012

Will longer prison sentences help reduce drug crimes?

While many people in Minneapolis may think that longer and more frequent prison sentences will be an important deterrence to anyone convicted of a crime, they would be wrong. According to the PEW Center on the States, longer prison sentences do little curb non-violent offenders from getting in trouble with the law again. That means sending someone who was convicted of marijuana possession to prison for several years isn’t going to help him or her break a drug habit and he or she may just be back before a judge in a few years’ time.

Jun: 02, 2012

Wife of Attorney Hit with Federal Child Pornography Charge

This week, charges against a Texas woman resulted in national media coverage. The woman in Texas was charged in Federal Court with possession, receipt, and distribution of child pornography. Women have been charged with Federal child pornography offenses much less frequently than men, meaning this story was already likely to receive some media attention. What drove this story towards increased media coverage was the status of the woman’s husband.

May: 02, 2012

Viking arrested for driving while intoxicated in Eden Prairie

New Vikings fullback Jerome Felton was recently arrested after police say he was drunk driving. He was arrested in Eden Prairie on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol while sitting outside of an Eden Prairie McDonald’s. Prosecutors plan on charging one of the Vikings’ newest additions with second-degree driving while impaired and third-degree driving while impaired because of a prior drunk driving conviction. He may also face charges for careless driving.

May: 02, 2012

Criminal Vehicular Operation or Homicide: Texting While Driving

In a recent survey reported in the Star Tribune newspaper, at least half of all teens surveyed said that they text while driving. We all know that teenage drivers are not the safest, because, for among others reasons, they are reckless, inexperienced, and believe they are invincible and can live forever. To put an exclamation point on the problem, a Massachusetts teenager 18 years old was just sentenced to one year in prison for texting while driving causing the death of another driver. Under Minnesota law, that is a felony called Criminal Vehicular Operation (Homicide). And unfortunately, most of us are guilty of texting while driving, we just haven’t hurt or killed anyone (yet). If you OR someone you know has been charged with a crime for Minnesota distracted driving, like Criminal Vehicular Operation or Criminal Vehicular Homicide, or DWI, or texting while driving, then you need a Tough, Experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense and Distracted Driving Attorney to keep you out of Jail now.

May: 01, 2012

Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct or Sex Crimes and Bail

The sex crimes trial of Jerry Sandusky , ex Penn-State Football coach, will be starting soon in Pennsylvania. But before trial, the first thing he had to do was make bail. How does bail work in Minnesota sex crimes cases? A Minnesota bail hearing is one of the most important hearings in your Minnesota criminal case. At your first court appearance, a Judge will determine what amount of bail and/or other Minnesota conditions of release (like alcohol or drug monitoring) to impose upon you. You must post the amount of bail (in cash or through a Bail Bondsman) ordered by the Judge in order to be released from custody.

May: 01, 2012

Police accuse former Minnesota Viking of identity theft

Vikings fans in Minneapolis may remember Michael Bennett, the Vikings first-round draft choice in 2001. For five years, Bennett entertained fans as a running back, but now he is the subject of a federal investigation on identity theft. Though police have said that he’s confessed to his criminal charges, it is not entirely clear that he had a chance to speak to his attorney before talking with police.

May: 01, 2012

Minnesota Bail: How Much is Too Much?

Even though it is the first appearance you will make in Court, a Minnesota bail hearing is one of the most important hearings in your Minnesota criminal case. At your first court appearance, a Judge will determine what amount of bail and/or other Minnesota conditions of release (like alcohol or drug monitoring) to impose upon you. You must post the amount of bail (in cash or through a Bail Bondsman) ordered by the Judge in order to be released from custody.

May: 01, 2012

Should a jury note in Amy Senser’s trial lead to a new trial? Part II

Earlier in the week, we talked about a note that could possibly lead to a new criminal vehicular homicide trial for Amy Senser. Though the Hennepin County judge who tried her case for a supposed hit-and-run that happened last year has not yet decided whether he will grant a new trial or acquit Senser of her criminal charges, he has 15 days to determine what he will do.

May: 01, 2012

Minnesota Felony Charges: How Does a Felony Progress To Court

Being charged with a crime – any crime – is a scary proposition. If you are facing Minnesota felony charges, then if convicted you may be unemployable, and you will lose your right to vote and your gun rights. That’s why you need to call a Minnesota Felony Criminal Defense Attorney ASAP. If you’ve never been charged with a crime before, you may be curious as to what the typical procedures are for going to Court. When do you go to Court? What happens at a Court appearance? When is a trial? This guide provides some basic information on what to expect.

May: 01, 2012

Minnesota Misdemeanor Criminal Defense: What Happens Once You’re charged ?

Being charged with a crime – any crime – is a scary proposition. You will need a Minnesota Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Attorney to help you. You may be curious as to what the typical procedures are for going to Court. When do you go to Court? What happens at a Court appearance? When is a trial? This guide provides some basic information on what to expect.

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