State of Minnesota vs. William Grigsby
A10-1686 State of Minnesota vs. William Grigsby The district court obtained jurisdiction under Minn. Stat. § 260B.125 (2010) to convict and sentence Grigsby on offenses not expressly referenced in the juvenile court's...
Battered Woman Syndrome and Trial
Domestic abuse affects many areas and charges throughout the legal system. It can often be challenging to get the right information to the judge and jury. A11-0749 State of Minnesota vs. Betsy Marie Hanks The district...
Challenging Appeal Issues
A11-2045 Jeremy Jackson vs. State of Minnesota Petitioner is not entitled to postconviction relief on his claims of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel when his petition did not identify any prejudice resulting from...
Custody Credit Denied
In this case ruling we see how custody credit can be denied when there is no probable cause or manipulation by the State. A10-1286 & A11-0548 State of Minnesota vs. Matthew James Clarkin, Defendant convicted of harassing and stalking his victims is not entitled to...
Attorney Client Relationships can be difficult – find an attorney that fits
This is a complicated situation, not because of the intricate facts of the case, but simply the struggles to find an attorney that fits. I have no doubt that Mr. Phillipe is an excellent attorney, but his attorney-client relationship with Mr. Krause was not...
Limit on the First Amendment
I'd like to say that I'm surprised by this ruling, but unfortunately I'm not. Every limitation on the First Amendment is a restriction on all of us. I hope that an appeal is in the works. A11-0987 State of...