Every year, some men and women in Minnesota find themselves facing charges for criminal sexual conduct. This is any unlawful sexual activity -- such as rape or sexual assault. The penalties if convicted on such offenses can be significant. Charges will fall under one...
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Pimping and pandering reflect serious sex crimes charges
Prostitution remains illegal in North Dakota and Minnesota. Most residents, likely, realize prostitutes and their customers may face arrest for their actions. Not everyone thinks about the "third-parties" involved in the sex trade. Persons who facilitate prostitution...
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes
Minnesota readers might be interested to learn that Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison on March 11 in a New York City courtroom. In February, the former Hollywood film producer was convicted of committing a criminal sexual act and rape in the third...
Federal appeals court rules on sex offender program
Defendants facing sex crime charges in Minnesota have good reason to want to understand how the state's sex offender registry program works. If convicted of a sex crime, a person may need to participate in this program and that participation may have long-lasting...
Groups speak out on issues with sex crime laws in Minnesota
Any Minnesota resident who has ever been accused of a sex crime knows the challenges that come with such charges. Even family members of defendants can experience difficulties caused by these types of allegations. But, just how fair are Miinnesota's laws when it comes...
Plea results in sentence with probation and treatment
Minnesota residents who are charged with criminal offenses such as sex-related crimes can understandably be concerned about their futures. While difficult, it is always important at the outset of a criminal defense process to remember that a charge is not the same...
Challenges for convicted sex offenders after release
People in Minnesota who are convicted for various sex crimes face a myriad of consequences. Criminal punishments can include lengthy prison sentences along with probation and parole times. However, for some people, that is just the tip of the iceberg. The state is...
Dispute over treatment approach for sex offenders
It is not uncommon for leglislators in Minnesota to disagree on the best way to approach difficult issues. In some situations, these disputes may fall along political party lines. Republicans, for example, tend to be thought of as wanting to crack down on what they...
How does Minnesota define date rape?
If you are like many in Grand Forks, a typically date for you may involve good conversation at a local bar or restaurant aided by a couple of drinks to help break the ice. Oftentimes, such an encounter may progress on to intimate contact with your dating partner. You...
Minnesota man faces multiple child pornography counts
When authorities in Grand Forks investigate an alleged crime, they must make sure that they follow the law and policies set by the state and federal government, as well as by their own agency. For example, if they conduct a search without getting a warrant, that would...