Criminal violence happens in a wide variety of scenarios in Minnesota. Even confrontational arguing is often classified as violence, but pails in comparison to true criminal violence. Even though it is a relatively low-level criminal issue, even verbal assault can...

Most Minnesota residents know that forensic scientists link suspects with crimes by comparing the DNA in their blood to DNA taken from the samples gathered at the scene. The science behind DNA analysis is extremely strong, but this kind of evidence is far from...

When Pamela Fergus, a college ethics professor in Minnesota, started a campaign to erase public school lunch debt, people were anxious to help. Calling the fundraiser “Philando Feeds the Children” in honor of a school cafeteria worker who was shot and killed by police...

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...