An unpublished Minnesota Court of Appeals case filed February 21, 2012 that resulted in a reversal and remand because the record surrounding the Defendant’s plea wasn’t properly developed brought forth an interesting distinction for in-state vs. out-of-state predatory...
Month: February 2012
What is Ignition Interlock?
Why is Ignition Interlock Important? Effective July 1, 2011 the Minnesota Legislature modified the driver’s license penalties associated with alcohol offenses. The duration of time that a driver’s license can now be taken away has greatly increased. However, the...
Police GPS Tracking Device Constitutes Search Says U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in late January that police attachments of GPS-tracking devices to automobiles are considered searches under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution in the case of United States v. Jones. The Fourth Amendment protects...
Watch Out – More People Are Being Charged With Felonies
The Dakota County attorney’s office recently released a report detailing the number and type of charges that were filed for 2011. The report showed that the number of adults charged by Dakota County with a felony of any type in 2011 increased by 17% when compared to...
Felony HRO Violation Must be Intentional
A felony conviction for violation of a harassment restraining order (HRO) has to be based on conduct that was intentional. The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a jury’s finding that Todd Bradley Gunderson was guilty of felony violation of a harassment...