by sitewild | Mar 5, 2013 | Case Blog, County: Ramsey, Crim Pro: Appeals, Crime: Firearm
You should always be careful when in possession of a firearm. But if you have a conviction on your record, especially a felony charge, you should ensure that your firearm rights have been reinstated (this must be done by additional court order, not simply...
by sitewild | Mar 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
A perfect example of why it is very important to know your elements and how they apply in your case. A11-1314 State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Christopher James Hayes, Appellant. Hennepin County. 1. To commit the criminal offense...
by sitewild | Mar 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just another showing that the world of Post-Conviction Relief is difficult. It is always better to make every effort to get everything right the first time. A12-0310 Jermaine Ferguson, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota,...
by sitewild | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yet another opinion from the SCt, this time addressing a situation that is fairly solid in civil law (at least I remember studying something similar way back in law school). It’s unfortunate that the State doesn’t need to expressly address the...
by sitewild | Feb 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Supreme Court is on a roll with criminal decisions this week. Here is the latest and greatest: Henderson v. United States (6-3 Opinion by Justice Breyer on February 20, 2013. Dissent by Justice Scalia with Justices Thomas and Alito...