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The use of illicit drugs has been rapidly growing in the state of Minnesota over the past decade. In one year alone, illicit drug overdoses were up almost 28% in the Minneapolis area (from ’19 to ’20). This is an alarming number that must be monitored in the next few years. All illicit drugs come
After being found guilty on all charges for the murder of George Floyd in the state of Minnesota, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first appearance in U.S. District Court. Chauvin appeared over a virtual call from Minnesota’s maximum security prison in Oak Park Heights wearing an orange jumpsuit. After being convicted for
If you or a family member is arrested for a sexual conduct offense is an extremely disturbing scenario for any loved one to go through. There are many questions that may pop into someone’s head after learning that a loved one has been arrested and convicted of a sexual conduct offense in the state of
On April 20, 2021, Derek Chauvin was found guilty by a jury for second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter of George Floyd. Essentially, the only option Derek Chauvin has to get out of this situation is through an appeal. Every convicted criminal has the right to appeal their conviction to the
With Derek Chauvin’s trial underway, there is anticipation of public protests. If you are considering attending a protest, you need to know your own legal rights and permissions and where your rights are limited. In light of the escalating and violent protests that took place in early 2020, it would be wise to attain knowledge
The ability to own a firearm is a fundamental right based on the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. However, some individuals may either temporarily or permanently lose the right to possess firearms and ammunition in Minnesota if they are convicted of certain criminal acts. The process to restore an individual’s gun rights will be
The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Mohamed Noor, a former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Justine Ruzcyzk Damond. Noor was subsequently convicted of murder in the third degree and manslaughter, and is now serving out a 12 ½ year prison sentence. The Supreme Court has allowed a hearing
Update: 3/16/21 Nine jurors have so far been chosen to be on duty for the trial of Derek Chauvin. The 7 jurors selected before Friday, March 12th are set to undergo further voir dire in light of a $27 million settlement between the state of Minnesota and the Floyd family. Jurors who have already been
United States prosecutors have identified more than 170 people for potential criminal charges in connection with the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 and expect the number to become hundreds more in the coming weeks as a massive nationwide manhunt for the rioters continues. The violence left five people dead, including
In Minnesota, someone can be charged with a crime in a variety of ways. The most common method used by law enforcement is a citation. A citation is issued by a police officer and does not involve an arrest. It will either list a court date, or the person will have to call the court
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