trial procedure

C.A.: “Don’t Let Sleeping Judges Lie”

June 12, 2008 19:41

In Leader Media Productions v. Sentinel Hill Alliance Atlantis Equicap Limited Partnership, the Court of Appeal confronted an issue that a number of lawyers of our acquaintance (including some in our office) have encountered: what to do when the trial judge falls asleep? This case involved an...

Father Not Guilty of Second-Degree Manslaughter in Death of Son; Judge in Case Owns Troublesome Dogs

Jason C. Brown
April 13, 2008 03:51

Hennepin County District Court Judge Kevin Burke has found Zachary King, Jr. not guilty of second-degree manslaughter. King's son died as a result of an attack by a family pit bull. The dog had a record of seven prior bites. "In the final analysis, the decision comes down to an application of one...

Dominic Jones Acquitted of Rape; Convicted on Lesser Charge

Jason C. Brown
April 13, 2008 03:41

Former University of Minnesota football star Dominic Jones was found guilty of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct by a Hennepin County Jury. Jones had been charged with third-degree sexual assault for having sex with an 18-year-old woman who prosecutors said was too drunk to give consent....

Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure

Jason C. Brown
April 12, 2008 20:55

The Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure outline the criminal court process in Minnesota and address critical issues such as the scope of a criminal complaint, the pre-trial appearances that are required of a Defendant, the process of arrest and booking and plea agreements. Click below for a...

Minnesota Juvenile Delinquency Statutes

Jason C. Brown
April 12, 2008 20:46

The Minnesota juvenile court system differs significantly from criminal court for adults. The terminology, procedures and consequences associated with various charges are unique to juvenile courts. We offer the relevant juvenile deliquency statues with hyperlinks below. ...