People may face conflicts with others throughout their lives. Though most conflicts result in nothing more than a verbal disagreement, some arguments may turn more physical. One Minnesota man is now facing criminal charges after allegedly stabbing his roommate in...
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Man likely focused on his criminal defense after multiple charges
Whatever charges an accused individual may face in Minnesota, obtaining a lawyer as soon as possible may be beneficial. In doing so, those accused of crimes can work with their lawyer to build a strong criminal defense. An attorney can also work to safeguard the legal...
Supreme Court puts limits on federal forfeiture
Being convicted of committing federal drug crimes in relation to a drug scheme can open the door to a person facing all sorts of serious consequences. This includes possible asset forfeiture. Under federal forfeiture law, authorities can seize certain assets in...
Who should control the videos from police body cameras?
Citing reasons such as public accountability, many police departments here in the U.S. have been having their officers wear body cameras in recent times. As law enforcement use of these cameras has grown, concerns have been raised over some aspects of the practice....
Policy change made regarding federal prosecutions
Many things can impact how federal drug crime cases go. Among these are the actions and steps taken by the person facing the drug allegations in the various stages of their case. So, understanding one’s options and situation from the very beginning can be critical for...
Distracted driving citations in Minnesota
A wide range of things can land a person a traffic ticket here in Minnesota. Among these is being accused of texting while driving or certain other types of distracted driving. Recently, quite a few distracted driving tickets were issued in the state. In mid-April, a...
Financial penalties in criminal cases in Minnesota
Among the common penalties for criminal convictions are monetary sanctions. There are a wide range of such sanctions that can be imposed in criminal cases, including fines, surcharges, restitution, fees and probation-related costs. All different sorts of criminal...
Arrests down in Minneapolis so far this year
It appears that Minneapolis could end up seeing fewer arrests this year than it has in quite some time. Some statistics recently came out regarding arrests in the city going from the start of the year up to March 20. The statistics are based on arrest information sent...
Prison/jail sentence ranges vary greatly in insurance fraud cases
When a person is accused of insurance fraud, there are many things they may have significant fears about. For one, they might be afraid of the possibility of ending up imprisoned for a significant period of time. How big of a jail/prison sentence can a person face for...
Minnesota sees big jump in meth and pill seizures
Recently, Minnesota released data on drug seizures by police in the state in 2016. The numbers indicate that such seizures hit particularly high levels last year. Two drugs in particular saw especially big increases in the amount seized. One is prescription pills....