Minnesota Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on State of Minnesota v. Darren Heath Degroot: Establishing Standards for Criminal Attempt and Offense Inclusion

Date: Jul 16, 2020

Comprehensive Commentary on State of Minnesota v. Darren Heath Degroot (946 N.W.2d 354) Court: Minnesota Supreme Court Date: July 15, 2020 Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Darren Heath...

Voluntary Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights Do Not Supplant Involuntary County Petitions: Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies

Date: Jul 16, 2020

Voluntary Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights Do Not Supplant Involuntary County Petitions: Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Introduction The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in In re the...

Reaffirming the Necessity of 'Reasonable Probability' in Strickland's Second Prong: Peltier v. State of Minnesota

Date: Jul 16, 2020

Reaffirming the Necessity of 'Reasonable Probability' in Strickland's Second Prong: Peltier v. State of Minnesota Introduction Amanda Lea Peltier v. State of Minnesota, 946 N.W.2d 369 (Minn. 2020),...

Defining the Threshold for Criminal Attempt in Sexual Offenses: State v. Wilkie

Date: Jul 16, 2020

Defining the Threshold for Criminal Attempt in Sexual Offenses: State v. Wilkie Introduction State of Minnesota v. Brian James Wilkie, 946 N.W.2d 348 (Minn. 2020), is a pivotal case that elucidates...

State of Minnesota v. Ezeka: Establishing the 14-Day Rule for Counsel Invocation and Implications for Post-Miranda Statements

Date: Jul 16, 2020

State of Minnesota v. Ezeka: Establishing the 14-Day Rule for Counsel Invocation and Implications for Post-Miranda Statements Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Joshua Chiazor Ezeka (946...

Adjudicated Juvenile Felonies Recognized as "Crimes of Violence" Under Minnesota Law

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Adjudicated Juvenile Felonies Recognized as "Crimes of Violence" Under Minnesota Law Introduction In the landmark case of Dennis Charles Roberts, Appellant, v. State of Minnesota, Respondent (945...

Indefinite Suspension of Attorney Ignatius Chukwuemeka Udeani for Systematic Misconduct

Date: Jul 2, 2020

Indefinite Suspension of Attorney Ignatius Chukwuemeka Udeani for Systematic Misconduct Introduction The case of In re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Ignatius Chukwuemeka Udeani (945 N.W.2d...

Esther Schmalz v. Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Human Services: Clarifying Asset Assessment in MA-LTC Eligibility

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Esther Schmalz v. Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Human Services: Clarifying Asset Assessment in MA-LTC Eligibility Introduction The case of In re the Matter of: Esther Schmalz and the...

Assata Kenneh v. Homeward Bound, Inc.: Upholding the 'Severe-or-Pervasive' Standard in Sexual Harassment Claims

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Assata Kenneh v. Homeward Bound, Inc.: Upholding the 'Severe-or-Pervasive' Standard in Sexual Harassment Claims Introduction The case of Assata Kenneh v. Homeward Bound, Inc. serves as a pivotal...

Implicit Waiver of Miranda Rights and Application of Minnesota Statute 609.04 in State v. Balandin

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Implicit Waiver of Miranda Rights and Application of Minnesota Statute 609.04 in State v. Balandin Introduction State of Minnesota v. Sergey Nikolae Balandin, 944 N.W.2d 204, was adjudicated by the...

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Reasonable Suspicion Requirement for Hotel Guest Registry Searches

Date: May 14, 2020

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Reasonable Suspicion Requirement for Hotel Guest Registry Searches Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. John Thomas Leonard, the Minnesota...

Expanding Administrative Authority: Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Commissioner’s Power to Rename Lakes Beyond 40-Year Limit

Date: May 14, 2020

Expanding Administrative Authority: Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Commissioner’s Power to Rename Lakes Beyond 40-Year Limit Introduction The Minnesota Supreme Court, in the landmark decision of Sa...

State v. Garland: Upholding Admissibility of DNA Evidence and Correcting Sentencing Errors in Minnesota

Date: May 7, 2020

State v. Garland: Upholding Admissibility of DNA Evidence and Correcting Sentencing Errors in Minnesota Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Matthew Michael Garland, decided on...

Rule 106 Application in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case: Dolo v. State of Minnesota

Date: Apr 30, 2020

Rule 106 Application in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case: Dolo v. State of Minnesota Introduction The case of Abraham Tony Dolo v. State of Minnesota (942 N.W.2d 357, 2020) presents a pivotal examination...

State of Minnesota v. Reek: Upholding Judicial Impartiality and Standards for Jury Instructions on Accomplice Liability

Date: Apr 23, 2020

State of Minnesota v. Reek: Upholding Judicial Impartiality and Standards for Jury Instructions on Accomplice Liability Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kevin Reek is a significant judicial...

Reaffirmation of Rule 807: Trustworthiness and Admissibility of Residual Hearsay in State v. Ven Vangrevenhof

Date: Apr 16, 2020

Reaffirmation of Rule 807: Trustworthiness and Admissibility of Residual Hearsay in State of Minnesota v. Brian Ven Vangrevenhof Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Brian Ven...

Objective Intent in Parental Rights Deprivation: Insights from State of Minnesota v. Cul

Date: Apr 2, 2020

Objective Intent in Parental Rights Deprivation: Insights from State of Minnesota v. Cul Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Jennifer Ann Cul, reported at 941 N.W.2d 134 (2020), serves as...

Reaffirmation of Standards for Postconviction Relief: Andersen v. State of Minnesota

Date: Mar 12, 2020

Reaffirmation of Standards for Postconviction Relief: Andersen v. State of Minnesota Introduction Andersen v. State of Minnesota (940 N.W.2d 172) is a pivotal case in Minnesota's jurisprudence...

Minnesota Supreme Court Limits on Greater-Than-Double Durational Departures in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases

Date: Feb 6, 2020

Minnesota Supreme Court Limits on Greater-Than-Double Durational Departures in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Brian Arthur Barthman, 938 N.W.2d 257 (2020), the...

Unified Warranty Dates for Condominium Buildings under Minn. Stat. § 541.051: Analyzing Village Lofts v. Housing Partners

Date: Jan 16, 2020

Unified Warranty Dates for Condominium Buildings under Minn. Stat. § 541.051: Analyzing Village Lofts v. Housing Partners Introduction Village Lofts at St. Anthony Falls Association v. Housing...