Perhaps no other crimes in Minnesota have more severe direct and collateral consequences than criminal sexual conduct charges. Most of these offenses are serious felonies, and […]
The #MeToo era has substantially changed the way many people view consent in sexual relationships. Relationships that were once considered consensual, at least in the eyes […]
According to one recent study, about 80 percent of alleged sex crime victims knew their attacker. Some studies put the figure above 90 percent. If there […]
In many criminal sexual assault cases, there is little physical evidence. Unless the incident occurred at or near a hospital and the alleged victim immediately made […]
In some situations, largely the ones outlined in Section 609.354, consent is not an issue. Sometimes, the alleged victim cannot consent to sexual contact as a […]
The state’s highest criminal court recently ruled that any offline efforts are a “substantial step” towards the commission of a sexual offense. In State v. Wilkie, […]
In today’s societal climate, more and more sexual assault allegations arise every day. Many allegations result in serious criminal charges, which can lead to convictions with […]
Getting arrested is always a stressful experience. Police officers can be intimidating, and being put in jail can be frightening. Many people let their stress and […]
Halloween brings out many scary things, but possibly none as scary as being arrested and going to jail. Like any holiday, arrests increase during Halloween festivities. […]