So, you’re being charged with a 3rd degree assault. But what does that really mean? Minnesota Statute 609.223 says: 1) Whoever assaults another, -either by committing an act with the intent to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death … Continue reading →
Due process. These two words are the cornerstone of the American justice system. So what exactly is due process? Simply, due process requires that the laws and legal processes be fair. When the government treats a person unfairly, due process … Continue reading →
Unbelievable. Not only has the Minnesota Supreme Court made drive-by shooting a “victimless crime,” the Court sentenced a man to 9 years in prison for simply handing a gun to another. And the worst of it: no one was shot. … Continue reading →
At the end of a criminal trial, the judge reads a set of instructions to the jury to guide them in their deliberations. These instructions are called “jury instructions” and while many of them are standard, they should be uniquely … Continue reading →
Goodbye, GangNet Gang databases are dangerous. In theory, they can be a proper tool of law enforcement. But in practice, they can be abused. Having your name on a gang database is troubling, especially if you’re not actually in a … Continue reading →
Ryan was an awesome representative.
Even though I drove over the legal limit,
he got my DWI dismissed, and then my
Implied Consent dismissed too. Being
able to hang on to my driver's license
was very important to me. I never
expected like this!
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