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Minnesota Criminal Defense & Forensic Law Firm

Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere

Serving Southwest Minnesota

Understanding the Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter

Understanding the Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter: Key Legal Definitions and Intent Explained Homicide is the broader legal category encompassing the unlawful killing of another person, and understanding the line between murder and manslaughter determines not only criminal liability but also the severity of penalties and defense strategies. This article explains how mens rea (mental…

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Understanding Statutory Rape Laws and Penalties

Minnesota Statutory Rape Laws & Penalties — What You Need to Know to Build an Effective Defense In Minnesota, what people commonly call “statutory rape” is prosecuted under the state’s criminal sexual conduct (CSC) laws. The statutes focus on age thresholds as much as on consent, so knowing how Minnesota defines CSC, how the degrees…

The Problems With Touch DNA and Low-Template DNA in Criminal Cases – A Guide From a Minnesota Criminal Defense & Forensic Attorney

Touch DNA and low-template DNA (also called low-copy-number DNA) have become increasingly common in criminal prosecutions over the past two decades. The premise sounds powerful: investigators can recover DNA from objects that were merely touched or brushed, and labs can amplify traces so small that they contain only a handful of cells. Prosecutors often present…