Being accused of a crime is a pivotal moment in any person's life. A criminal charge can have a wide range of effects that last a very long time. There are the legal consequences of a criminal charge, such as the jail time associated with the crime, the fines...
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Month: May 2017
Violent crime in Minneapolis increased in 2016
According to 2016 data from officials in the city of Minneapolis, violent crimes increased a bit in 2016 when compared to 2015. Last year, there were 4,605 violent incidents in the city of Minneapolis, whereas in 2015 there were 4,417 such incidents. That's a 4.3...
3 ways to defend against allegations of identity theft
You were shopping at the mall when the cashier suddenly made a phone call. She claims it's to verify your card, and she won't return it. Moments later, she tells you she won't return the card because it isn't yours.This is a common practice in some businesses to help...
How are sexual assault cases handled in Minnesota?
Sexual assault is a serious allegation and it carries significant penalties. Depending on the state, these penalties will vary in severity. But in general, all of the states subject people convicted of sexual assault to immense legal penalties. There are also federal...
Drugged driving surpasses drunk driving in fatal wrecks
A report released by the combined efforts of the Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility found that drugs are now more likely to be the cause of a fatal accident than intoxication due to alcohol. The results are...
Top household items mistaken for drug paraphernalia
While people generally know that using nonprescription drugs is illegal, they may not know that possessing items used in the consumption of those drugs is also illegal. Surprisingly, many of the items considered drug paraphernalia are actually things that many people...
What to expect and do if you’re accused of shoplifting
Any type of theft crime can land you in hot water with the law. For example, an accusation of shoplifting is nothing to take lightly. If you assume that this will have no impact on your life, you may find yourself surprised at what the future brings.Here are a few...