Wrongful Convictions in Minnesota
When innocent people are put behind bars, it undermines the credibility of our legal system and is often devastating to one’s well-being. Unfortunately, many factors lead to wrongful convictions in Minnesota, including unreliable eyewitness identification, false confessions, insufficient forensic data, and racial bias in the court system. You shouldn’t have to suffer from the harmful […]
Unpacking the History of Cybercrime: Past, Present, and Future
Running a business, maintaining a functioning government, or simply going about your average day is virtually impossible without, well, a virtual identity. With so much information stored online, including everything from credit card details to medical histories, people and organizations must employ tactics to mitigate the impacts of cyberattacks. Whether you’re a victim or accused of […]
12 Cybercrime Statistics You Probably Don’t Know
Cybercrime is one area of crime with many blurred lines and, more often than not, confusion. Because the world of technology is continually evolving and changing, the rules around cybercrime are constantly adapting, too. Despite these many grey areas surrounding cybersecurity and crimes committed on the internet, there are a number of known crimes which are […]
How Juvenile Charges Can Impact Your Child’s Future
One of the most important lessons learned throughout childhood is that making mistakes is okay. However, certain kinds of mistakes or errors in judgment can leave your child in hot water with the law, potentially putting their future in jeopardy. Juvenile crimes can have steep consequences. Just because an offender is under the age of […]
Understanding the Minnesota Whistleblower Act
To understand employment law in Minnesota, it’s crucial to understand the Whistleblower Act. If you aren’t already familiar, the Minnesota Whistleblower Act prohibits the discrimination or termination of an employee when: The employee reported a violation or suspected violation of a federal or state law, rule, statute, or regulation. The employee is asked to participate […]
Understanding the Criminal Appeals Process
While the court system tries to ensure a fair criminal, there are times when errors occur, and innocent people are wrongfully convicted. After the initial trial, there is still hope for overturning a guilty verdict through the criminal appeals process. This multi-tiered system allows defendants to prove errors occurred within their prosecution and fight for their […]
Common Defense Strategies for Internet Crimes
Common Defense Strategies for Internet Crimes The nation is in an ongoing fight against rising internet crimes and cybercrimes each year. As a result, the United States government has instituted several strict federal laws prohibiting the illegal use of the internet, networks, and hardware such as phones, computers, and other technology. The criminal consequences of […]
Six Tips to Help You Win Your Criminal Appeal
Sometimes innocent people are wrongly convicted of crimes that they didn’t commit. But, instead of feeling trapped within the guilty verdict, it’s time to take action. There is a chance for reversing the outcome, thanks to the appeals court. If you’ve been wrongfully convicted and looking for ways to win your criminal appeal, you need […]
Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated? Here’s How to Tell
After being unexpectedly terminated from your place of employment, you’re probably wondering: what did I do wrong? Sometimes, it’s challenging to discern the reason you were let go from a position. This is because you were potentially wrongfully terminated. Now, with that in mind, you’re likely also questioning what to do next. Don’t worry; you’re […]