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The latest posts for Assault are listed below.

Codefendant's Incriminating Statement Allowed into Evidence through Third Party
An incriminating statement made by a codefendant to a third party can come in through testimony from the third party the Court of Appeals held in a decision filed June 20, 2011. See State v. Usee . In ...

The latest posts for Burglary are listed below.

Courts Lack Authority to Depart from Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Requirements
In State of Minnesota vs. Sarah DeAnn Rausch , an appellate decision filed May 23, 2011, the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a district court order that resulted in a downward ...

The latest posts for Criminal Defense are listed below.

Cameras In Minnesota Courts
Though the majority of court hearings are open to the public, photo and video cameras have not been allowed. That is until recently. Last July, a pilot program was set up that may lead to photo and ...
Things to Consider When Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are seeking an expungement or facing criminal charges , an experienced attorney can be an important factor is helping you to resolve the matter and allowing you to move on with your life. Here ...
Supreme Court Rules that Blood Alcohol Concentration Irrelevant to DWI Offense Where Urine Test Conducted
In a decision that completely avoided the real issue, the Supreme Court ruled in State v. Herman Tanksley, Jr. that blood alcohol concentration is irrelevant to a DWI charge of driving with an alcohol ...

The latest posts for Drug Crimes are listed below.

Predatory Offender Registration Not Required for Defendant
The Minnesota Court of Appeals determined that a district court erred when they ordered a Defendant to register as a predatory offender . See State of Minnesota vs. Stevie Junior Killett . Defendant ...
Defendant to be Resentenced after District Court Erred by Imposing Jail in Lieu of Prison
A Dakota County District Court's Sentencing Order was reversed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals because the District Court did not impose prison for the Defendant in a controlled-substance case . ...
Jail Time Found to be Reasonable Condition
In State of Minnesota vs. David Steven Moody , the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the district court's imposition of jail time for a Defendant who had no prior criminal record. Defendant David ...

The latest posts for DWI are listed below.

Supreme Court Rules that Blood Alcohol Concentration Irrelevant to DWI Offense Where Urine Test Conducted
In a decision that completely avoided the real issue, the Supreme Court ruled in State v. Herman Tanksley, Jr. that blood alcohol concentration is irrelevant to a DWI charge of driving with an alcohol ...
Vehicle Forfeiture Law to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon be reviewing Minnesota vehicle forfeiture law. The Minnesota Court of Appeals already considered Minnesota vehicle forfeiture law in a decision filed October 31, ...
Posting Nude Photos of Ex-Girlfriend is not Harassment says MN Court of Appeals
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently considered whether posting nude and partially nude photos of an ex-girlfriend at her place of work is harassment in State of Minnesota vs. James Charles ...

The latest posts for Expungement are listed below.

Expungement Process Overview
For people who are concerned about previous convictions showing up on their criminal record, seeking an Expungement may be a viable option. Criminal records are public records, so a conviction that ...

The latest posts for Felonies are listed below.

DNA Sample Required Even Though No Conviction
In an unsurprising set of opinions filed January 25, 2012, the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the requirement that defendants and juveniles charged with a crime that requires a DNA sample, but not ...
Predatory Offender Registration Not Required for Defendant
The Minnesota Court of Appeals determined that a district court erred when they ordered a Defendant to register as a predatory offender . See State of Minnesota vs. Stevie Junior Killett . Defendant ...
Criminal Vehicular Homicide Victim's Alcohol Consumption Relevant
The conviction of a Defendant found guilty of 3 counts of criminal vehicular homicide has been overturned by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and he will be given a new trial. In State v. Jeremy Scott ...

The latest posts for License Revocation are listed below.

Vehicle Forfeiture Law to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon be reviewing Minnesota vehicle forfeiture law. The Minnesota Court of Appeals already considered Minnesota vehicle forfeiture law in a decision filed October 31, ...
Criminal Vehicular Homicide Victim's Alcohol Consumption Relevant
The conviction of a Defendant found guilty of 3 counts of criminal vehicular homicide has been overturned by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and he will be given a new trial. In State v. Jeremy Scott ...
New Technology for Minnesota Law Enforcement Vehicles
Bloomington City Police Department recently joined a select few law enforcement agencies, including Lakeville, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Minnesota State Patrol, that are implementing a new ...

The latest posts for Sex Crimes are listed below.

Predatory Offender Registration Not Required for Defendant
The Minnesota Court of Appeals determined that a district court erred when they ordered a Defendant to register as a predatory offender . See State of Minnesota vs. Stevie Junior Killett . Defendant ...
Suppression of statements in 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Case Upheld
In an unpublished opinion, the Court of Appeals upheld a district court's order suppressing two interviews in a criminal sexual conduct case involving a minor on the basis that the interviews were ...
Court of Appeals Considers Judge's "Intimate Relationship."
In a special opinion issued by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, a judge is not required to remove him or herself from presiding over a case that is being prosecuted by the office where the judge's ...

The latest posts for Theft Crimes are listed below.

Withdrawal of Guilty Plea Allowed When Defendant Not Informed of Deportation Risk
The Minnesota Court of Appeals decided that Defendants may withdraw guilty pleas if he or she is not informed that deportation may result from the conviction. Rene Rayes Campos entered a guilty plea ...
Restitution Awards
The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed an opinion regarding awards of restitution on October 19, 2010 that reversed a district court finding that allowed for a corporate victim to be awarded restitution ...

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