Many states have laws on the books that criminalize the act of being in public while drunk due to alcohol consumption and/or drug use. These offenses are known by various names such as public intoxication, drunk and disorderly, drunk in public. However, Minnesota is...
Forensic evidence can provide invaluable information to support a case. However, it is not always trustworthy. In fact, the science behind forensic findings is sometimes dangerously fallible. As indicated by a report from the President’s Council of Advisors on...
After pleading guilty to or being convicted of a crime in Minnesota there are generally four types of sentences that may be imposed: (1) a Stay of Adjudication, (2) a Stay of Imposition, (3) a Stay of Execution, or (4) an executed sentence. A stay of adjudication is...
As many students at the University of Minnesota and other colleges throughout the Twin Cities prepare for spring break, it’s important to consider the potential legal consequences that can come with running afoul of the law while on vacation. Whether...
Being arrested is a terrifying experience. It is extremely challenging to keep your cool and handle the situation the right way because it is so intimidating and overwhelming. However, the steps you take immediately following your arrest will make a difference in the...
Evidence of the punishment a defendant will face if convicted of a crime is categorically inadmissible in American trial courts today. The jury is to be the judge of the facts and nothing more. Jurors are not to concern themselves with the possible consequences a...
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