Anyone working on getting an old postconviction relief by the courts may be in a rough ride with the recent court decisions. A09-2047        Alexander Jerome Miller, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent. 1.  ...

It's good to see that Minnesota has taken a step in the right direction.  With Barajas, Minnesota has recognized at least some level of privacy in a cell phone.  While this doesn't protect all information in a cell phone, it does offer some level of...

If you are facing a massive amount of restitution and you're afraid that you will stay on probation forever, I have some good news for you... A12-0150 State of Minnesota, Appellant. vs. Malena Maria Barrientos, Respondent. Freeborn County District Court, Hon....

This was a pretty interesting case.  It was brought to my attention thanks to Justin Kwong over at Virtual Navigator. His blog has a fantastic blog that always has great articles and thoughtful insight.  Anyone who loves virtual law and everything it touches...

I don't believe this ruling will come as much of a surprise to any practicing criminal defense attorney.  However, it's good to keep in mind that Padilla is not retroactive when looking at appeals. Rene Reyes Campos, Respondent, vs. State of Minnesota, Appellant....

For those of us that get the occasional speeding ticket, this is probably mildly interesting.  For those of us that deal with numerous Cities, Counties, and State agencies all handing out separate and unique tickets, it's a little more exciting. The...