Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Minnesota.
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Could Derek Chauvin be retried?
Given Maxine Water's "abhorrent" conduct in Minneapolis (the judge's word, not mine) and the subsequent guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, appeal(s) seem a virtual certainty. If a higher court finds that Chauvin's right to an impartial jury…
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Are there legal consequences for voting in opposing party's presidential primary?
This question is a kind of follow-up to a question on Minneapolis reddit. In short:
Are there legal consequences in MN for voting in the opposing party's primary election with the aim of "helping" that party field the opponent you prefer?
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“Innocent until proven guilty” literally?
Some years ago, a police officer named Derek Chauvin was found guilty of 2nd degree murder of George Floyd. He received a sentence of about 20 years. At the time it was reported that had he been a felon, the sentence would have been 40 years…
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Being convicted for murder and manslaughter for the same act
Derek Chauvin has just been convicted of both murder and manslaughter for the same crime (killing George Floyd). I understand how one person can be charged with multiple offences for the same crime (because both can be proved to a jury), but how…
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Why is Derek Chauvin considered a predatory offender in Minnesota?
Derek Chauvin has recently been sentenced for the murder of George Floyd, and as part of the sentencing he will be required to register as a predatory offender upon release.
However, Chauvin was sentenced for 3rd degree murder. According to an…
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How many years could Chauvin get for tax fraud?
Derek Chauvin was charged with nine counts of felony tax fraud. I looked up the maximum sentence for tax evasion. It is five years. Does this mean that, from taxes alone, Chauvin is eligible for 45 years with multiplication. Is that true?
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My landlord decided that my rent is due earlier than we had agreed
I'm renting a room in a house in Minnesota, USA. Upon telling my landlord that I was looking for a different place to rent because of her dogs constantly barking at me (and even biting me), she immediately stated that I need to provide 60 days…
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Minnesota 'duty to retreat'?
Many sources online say that Minnesota imposes a 'duty to retreat' in all self defense situations. None of these sources online, whether they support the concept or not, cite any specific legislation regarding what law imposes a duty to…
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Qualified Immunity in Wright Minnesota Shooting
https://abcnews.go.com/US/minnesota-police-officer-fatally-shoots-driver-traffic-stop/story?id=77013068
Given that a Minnesota policewoman used a firearm, when she verbally indicated she would Taser a fleeing suspect. Assume there is no malice or…
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I am looking for a Minnesota law similar to a California law about vehicles, trailers, and overhang
I don't know that you will be able to find the Minnesota statute or regulation on point. If you can, I will be grateful for sure but my search led me to a more general question.
MN has a comparatively easy to use online statute library.…
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How are statutes cited in a trial?
When an argument in a court case relies on the specifics of a statute, and that case goes to trial, how does that statute typically get presented to the opposing party and the judge? Does the attorney (or self represented party) typically just…
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How do murder charges work?
In the recent trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, today he was found guilty on all charges. Those charges include:
Murder in the Second Degree (Murder 2)
Murder in the Third Degree (Murder 3)
Manslaughter in the Second Degree (Manslaughter…
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Does Minnesota Statutes 43A.11 apply at the County or Council Or Regional level?
I am a US Army Veteran and I applied to a few jobs position at the County and Regional/Council government agency level. I was told by the HR department that MN Statutes 43A.11 (which gives preference to hiring military veterans in some…
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Would my title be updated after the highway was replatted in the 90's?
I live next to a state highway and the lot my house is on was originally created around 1960. I purchased my house 5 years ago and the property description on the title when I bought the house describe the lot boundary as 50' measured from the…
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Would a chariot be road-legal in Minnesota?
We already have a question about motorcycle chariots in Florida, but what about actual, horse-drawn chariots, and what about Minnesota?
My thinking is that it would probably fall into the same regulatory area as a horse and buggy, but would a…
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