In response to what she described in a recent press release as an extraordinary spike in gun violence and violent crime across the Twin Cities, United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota, Erica MacDonald, is forming a multi-agency Violent Crime Task Force....
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Weapons Crimes
Minnesota Supreme Court Expands The Prohibition Of Carrying A Pistol While Intoxicated
The Minnesota Supreme Court this week greatly expanded the prohibition of carrying a pistol while intoxicated. Mr. Prigge was stopped in a motor vehicle for suspicion of driving while under the influence. A search of the vehicle revealed that there was a handgun in...
Wizard war gets frighteningly real in St. Cloud
Police in St. Cloud say that a dispute over a "Magic: The Gathering" game ended in real violence over the weekend, resulting in one friend under arrest and the other suffering from serious injuries."Magic: The Gathering" is an extremely popular trading-card and online...
Are you facing a felony firearms charge?
Felony firearms charges are serious business. While the punishments can vary widely, "slap on the wrist" sentencing is not something to expect. When a firearms charge reaches felony status, you need to use every tool you have available to protect your future, or face...