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610 articles tagged “Charges”
A $500 Mistake: Minnesota’s Strict School Bus Stop-Arm Laws
Making the wrong choice is expensive. Under Minnesota law, violating a school bus stop arm is not a typical traffic ticket. It can lead to drastic changes to your driving privileges.
The PIT Maneuver: How Police End High-Speed Chases
When a pursuit becomes too dangerous to continue, officers have a tool to end it forcibly: the Pursuit Intervention Technique, commonly known as the PIT maneuver.
Charges Filed Against Man Who Pointed Gun at Plymouth Cop
The charges were filed after a confrontation outside an apartment on Quinwood Lane North where the man’s former partner had called 911 fearing for her safety.
1 Crash, No License Until 18: Understanding ‘Vanessa's Law’
For a teenager with a provisional license, a relatively minor crash can trigger a "nuclear option" in Minnesota law that strips them of driving privileges until their 18th birthday.
No More Seized Plates? Minnesota Legal Changes You Should Know
For decades, these special registration plates have been the visual hallmark of repeat DWI offenders in Minnesota. But the way police handle these impoundments has fundamentally changed.
Assault in Minnesota: From ‘Fear’ to ‘Great Bodily Harm’
While the intent to harm might be similar in two different altercations, Minnesota statutes rigidly categorize assault based on the physical outcome—specifically, whether a bone was broken, a weapon was displayed, or a permanent injury was inflicted.
Criminal Vehicular Homicide: When a Crash Becomes a Crime
For victims' families, the penalties for Criminal Vehicular Homicide often feel insufficient, yet prosecutors face a steep uphill battle to prove the "depraved mind" required for a murder conviction in a traffic incident.
Theft vs. Robbery and the $1,000 Felony Line
"Theft" and "Robbery" are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, but in Minnesota courts, they are distinct crimes with very different sentencing guidelines.
Murder vs. Manslaughter: Minnesota's Homicide Statutes Explained
When a violent death occurs in Minneapolis, Saint Paul or anywhere in Minnesota, the specific charge filed dictates the potential prison time.
Woman Charged After Twins Exposed to Methadone
According to the charges, investigators say 56-year-old Tracey Andrea Flex was babysitting the two-year-old girls on Nov. 16 when she called for help shortly before 2:50 p.m.
Man Charged After Shakopee Shooting Leaves Victim Critical
Dejon Paul Brown, 30, is accused of shooting the 40-year-old victim multiple times, leaving him in critical condition, before fleeing and leading officers on a chase.
39-year-old Man Charged in Deadly Saint Paul Hit-And-Run
A man accused of running over a woman walking with her husband and two dogs in Saint Paul last week is now charged with criminal vehicular homicide.
