Is It Illegal to Grab a Woman’s Butt in Minnesota?

On March 7, 2018, a state Senate committee voted to make butt-grabbing illegal in Minnesota. You read that right – until the unanimous vote, grabbing someone’s butt was not against the law and did not qualify as sexual misconduct under Minnesota law. Many citizens find it hard to believe that “intentional touching of the clothing… read more

Are Banks Doing Enough to Keep Your Information Safe?

Banks and other financial institutions store some of the most personal information about you. Your Social Security number, contact information, home address, credit card numbers, bank account information…your bank has all of this data and more stored somewhere in its database. All it takes is one sophisticated hacker to crack the code and access all… read more

Rise in Fatal Car Accidents Sparks Aggressive Campaign Against Distracted Driving

There are numerous causes for vehicle collisions, but most of them involve the negligence of one or more drivers. And while many cases of negligence stem from aggressive driving and traffic violations, even more are the result of motorists simply not paying attention to the road. Distracted driving has increasingly become a problem across the… read more

Legal Rights for Sexual Assault and Rape Survivors

Sexual harassment and assault are some of the most underreported and under-prosecuted crimes in the United States. For any victim of sexual assault, reporting the crime is an incredibly difficult action to take. Besides the trauma that comes from these attacks, the intense social stigma that still clings to sexual harassment and assault tends to… read more

What Are Diversion Programs?

When someone is arrested for a crime, even if they are found guilty, it doesn’t always mean he or she must go straight to jail. Minnesota has programs for people in specific situations that may divert their sentencing. These are diversion programs, but they can be referred to by a few different names, such as:… read more

New Minnesota Laws for 2018

Starting January 1, 2018, a new set of laws began to govern the people of Minnesota, making changes to special elections, health insurance coverage, license plates, and more.

Collateral Consequences of Conviction

In Minnesota, attorneys and the courts often call Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction, the Four Cs. These are certain consequences – aside from the punishments of a criminal conviction like jail/prison time or probation. Such consequences can include loss of voting rights, deportation for non-citizens, and ineligibility for certain government assistance like student loans… read more

Can You File an Injury Claim for Environmental Damage?

Currently, one of the biggest U.S. environmental lawsuits is occurring in Minnesota. Can you sue if you have been hurt?

Minnesota’s Opioid Epidemic

Minnesota is struggling with the same opioid epidemic that’s crippling the rest of the nation. Though the reasons for dependency and addiction are numerous and as unique as the user, many people in the Twin Cities are fighting an addiction that began with a legal prescription for pain. Table of Contents1 Who Is Struggling with… read more

Blue Earth County Courthouse Overview

The Blue Earth County District Court handles all the civil, family, juvenile, criminal, probate, and traffic cases for Blue Earth County.

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