Criminal Law Blog
Minnesota driver sentenced to prison over DUI
When drivers are accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, there are a variety of factors that can have an influence on the outcome. For example, if they have been charged with DUI in the past, they may face harsher penalties than those who are accused of...
Many sex assault victims failed to cooperate in Minnesota
When someone is accused of an offense that is sexual in nature, their entire life may become upended. In Minneapolis, and cities across Minnesota, sexual assault charges are especially serious and can lead to a variety of repercussions, from lengthy prison sentences...
Hunting and Restoration of Firearm Rights
Another Minnesota firearms deer season has come to a close, but many people were unable to partake in what is often a family tradition here in Minnesota due to a past criminal conviction. Many people are surprised to learn that even non-violent, decades-old drug...
What are the penalties for fifth-degree assault in Minnesota?
When it comes to assault cases, there are a number of legal issues that may arise. In some instances, people are falsely accused of an act of assault that never even occurred, while others may face a harsher sentence as a result of details that were fabricated. In...
Restraining orders over alleged sexual assault dismissed
When allegations of sexual assault arise, life may instantly change for those who have been accused. Sexual assault and similar offenses carry a social stigma that can result in job loss, make it very difficult for people to secure a new position and cause other...
Insanity Defense: It’s Dramatic but Does it Actually Work?
We see it proposed in movies, television shows, and high-profile crime cases - the insanity defense. Although we might think of it often as consumers of media and entertainment, the reality of the insanity defense is that it is rarely used, and even less likely to be...
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