Sex crimes are a grave issue worldwide, with a significant number involving a lack of consent. According to the World Health Organization, one in every three women around the world have been physically or sexually abused, often at the hands of an intimate partner. In...
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What constitutes sexual assault in Minnesota
Sexual assault, or criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota, is a grave and sensitive issue. It is crucial to understand what constitutes sexual assault under state law not only to protect oneself and others but also to foster a safer community. What actions fall into...
What to do after sexual assault allegations
Sexual assault allegations can leave you overwhelmed and confused. Facing serious accusations has life-changing consequences and can incredibly damage wrongly accused individuals, potentially jeopardizing their reputation, career and future. What constitutes sexual...
Who must register as a sex offender?
Being convicted of a sex-related crime can come with many consequences in Minnesota. If convicted, one may face jail time, be required to pay fines, and may have to register as a sex offender. When one registers as a sex offender, the information may be public. This...
The elements of indecent exposure
Individuals in Minnesota or most other states who show their genitalia to others could be charged with indecent exposure. In most cases, an individual would actually have to show their genitals to another person to be charged with this type of crime. Typically, a...
Court rules in favor of men charged in police sting
Between January and March 2019, four men were taken into custody after responding to an ad supposedly created by a woman named Brittany. She was offering to provide sexual contact in exchange for up to $140 an hour. When the men would arrive at the women's hotel room,...
Minnesota man sentenced in 2013 sexual assault case
A 58-year-old man from Minnesota was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for a rape that occurred in 2013. The man had a criminal history in Minnesota but had relocated to Arizona at the time of the conviction. The criminal complaint alleging the rape was filed...
High school math teacher charged with sex crimes
North Dakota parents and authorities usually expect teachers to uphold a certain level of conduct and professionalism with their students. Any suspected violation of these standards can lead to serious criminal consequences for those involved. A high school math...
Are white collar crimes really that serious?
You already understand that there are significant potential consequences for alleged crimes involving drugs, weapons or violence. But what about white collar crimes? Like many other people in North Dakota, you may not think of these as serious criminal...
Former middle school teacher charged with sex crimes
A North Dakota teacher is accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with minor students. Charged with multiple sex crimes, she quit her job teaching middle school science. She had apparently also been the subject of misconduct allegations at school...