While you may not want to think about getting pulled over, it does happen from time to time. You can remove a lot of stress from the situation by simply understanding the normal process that happens during a traffic stop. Here is what you should expect if you're ever...

Minnesotans who have watched any crime show or film will likely think they know about Miranda rights. The opening line, "You have the right to remain silent," should be familiar to everyone. It is important to understand the requirement for law enforcement to read...

A woman has been arrested in Minnesota after allegedly stabbing a man and a woman in Beltrami County. According to the police, they received a call around noon from two people who claimed to have been stabbed in their house. When the police arrived, a man said that...

The justice system in Minnesota and throughout the United States of America seems to be discriminatory, especially along racial lines. Studies regarding the representation of state judges indicate that there is a disparity between the judges and the communities they...

Minnesota residents who are questioned by federal officials would be wise to consult with an attorney before answering any questions and make sure that anything they do say is truthful. This is because making false statements to representatives of the federal...

Two Minnesota teenagers have been charged with second-degree manslaughter after a 17-year-old male was killed with a gun in November 2019. The young men charged in the death were 15 and 16 years old. The three teenagers went to the 17-year-old's home to play video...

Many people ask if they have the right to walk away from a police officer. Unless the police officer formally stops the individual during a traffic stop or makes an arrest, the officer cannot stop the individual from merely walking away. When the officer prevents the...

Many people in Minnesota see community service sentences as a humane alternative to hefty fines or jail time, especially for people living in poverty and convicted of relatively minor matters. However, one study contests the idea that these sentences improve people's...

Here in Minnesota, police can seize a vehicle on the spot under certain circumstances. For instance, if police stop you for your third DUI offense within the last 10 years, they can take possession of your vehicle before even leaving the scene. Police can keep your...

A Minnesota resident who is convicted of a felony could lose the right to vote. It may also be possible to lose the right to own a gun after being convicted of a felony. Some say that the best way to avoid this fate is to not commit a crime. However, there are many...