The Constitution of the State of Minnesota allows for state lawmakers not to be arrested during the legislative session if they are accused of certain crimes, including DWI and other non-felony offenses. A bill has been introduced that could strip legislators of that...
Photo of Matthew J. Mankey
Month: May 2014
Former Gophers player charged with assault
In the heat of the moment, emotions might run high, and sometimes people find themselves in uncharacteristic situations. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that any ensuing criminal charges can be backed up with reliable evidence. These issues may come up after...
Father facing murder charge after incident in New Brighton
It isn't difficult to imagine how a long-term feud between neighbors can reach a breaking point. If heated enough, such a dispute can make a person do things that are wildly out of character. When criminal charges result from a neighborhood dispute of any kind, it is...
Sexual assaults on campus: only one side of story being told?
It's almost impossible to minimize the consequences that follow a false accusation of rape or sexual assault. This is especially concerning due to increased pressure on colleges to crack down on sexual assaults that are occurring on campus.One college student was...
Questions raised over Minnesota teen’s school expulsion
It seems every week there is a news story somewhere in the U.S. about a child or teen that was suspended or expelled for either brining a banned item to school or threatening an act of violence. Since violence in schools first erupted during the late 1990s and early...