Many Ramsey County defense lawyers litigate these cases for many years and only handle a handful of jury trials. They are incredibly rare. Nevertheless, an…
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.…
Public perception of people charged with sex crimes is often inaccurate and extremely low. Many people view these individuals as potential murderers. Additionally, most people…
During 2019’s Final Four Weekend in Minneapolis, forty-seven people, most of them locals, were caught in an online child sex trafficking sting operation. Over thirty…
Because it is typically a full-stop defense, consent is one of the most effective defenses to personal sex crimes, like sexual assault. If a St.…
Since the 1990s, most types of sex crimes incidents have decreased sharply. Experts confirm that the numbers have dropped because fewer offenses are being committed, not…
In the #MeToo era, sex crimes cases are harder than ever to resolve favorably. Many states are passing sweeping new laws. New York lawmakers just…
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…
Sex crimes occupy a special place in the public consciousness. While it may be unfair, even mere allegations of sexual misconduct can permanently ruin a…