Minnesota Case Commentaries

Reasonable Suspicion Required for Drug-Detection Dog Sniffs Outside Storage Units: STATE v. CARTER

Date: Jun 10, 2005

Reasonable Suspicion Required for Drug-Detection Dog Sniffs Outside Storage Units: STATE v. CARTER Introduction State of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Andre Lashon Carter, Appellant, 697 N.W.2d 199,...

State of Minnesota v. Blanche: Affirming Batson and Bruton Principles in Joint Trials

Date: May 27, 2005

State of Minnesota v. Blanche: Affirming Batson and Bruton Principles in Joint Trials Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Blanche, the Supreme Court of Minnesota addressed...

Reaffirmation of Harmless Error Doctrine in Confrontation Clause Violations: STATE v. COURTNEY

Date: May 13, 2005

Reaffirmation of Harmless Error Doctrine in Confrontation Clause Violations: State of Minnesota v. Antoine Edward Eugene Courtney Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Antoine Edward Eugene...

State v. Modtland: Reinforcing Austin’s Three-Factor Requirement in Probation Revocations

Date: May 13, 2005

State v. Modtland: Reinforcing Austin’s Three-Factor Requirement in Probation Revocations Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Patrick James Modtland, 695 N.W.2d 602 (Minn....

Reinforcement of Lesser-Included Offense Instruction Standards in Minnesota: State v. Dahlin

Date: May 13, 2005

Reinforcement of Lesser-Included Offense Instruction Standards in Minnesota: State v. Dahlin Introduction State of Minnesota v. Michael James Dahlin, 695 N.W.2d 588 (2005), adjudicated by the Supreme...

State v. DeRosier: Upholding Hearsay Exceptions and Prosecutorial Conduct in First-Degree Murder Conviction

Date: Apr 22, 2005

State v. DeRosier: Upholding Hearsay Exceptions and Prosecutorial Conduct in First-Degree Murder Conviction Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Joshua John DeRosier, the...

State v. Washington: Establishing Precedents on the Admissibility of Spreigl Evidence in Sexual Conduct Cases

Date: Mar 18, 2005

State v. Washington: Establishing Precedents on the Admissibility of Spreigl Evidence in Sexual Conduct Cases Introduction State of Minnesota v. Lionel Lee Washington is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Admissibility of Voicemail Confessions and Identifying Photographs Under Minn. R. Evid. 403: State v. Schulz Commentary

Date: Feb 4, 2005

Admissibility of Voicemail Confessions and Identifying Photographs Under Minn. R. Evid. 403: State v. Schulz Commentary Introduction State of Minnesota v. Morgan Michael Schulz (691 N.W.2d 474, 2005)...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Postconviction Appeals and Defendants' Rights During Jury Communications: Insights from A.C. Ford v. State of Minnesota

Date: Jan 14, 2005

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Postconviction Appeals and Defendants' Rights During Jury Communications: Insights from A.C. Ford v. State of Minnesota Introduction The case of A.C. Ford v. State of...

Disbarment for Failure to Notify and Felony Conviction: In re Alfred Perez, Jr.

Date: Nov 19, 2004

Disbarment for Failure to Notify and Felony Conviction: In re Alfred Perez, Jr. Introduction The case of In re Peterson for Disciplinary Action Against Alfred Perez, Jr. serves as a pivotal example...

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel Do Not Bar Subsequent Fiduciary Claims: Insights from Hauschildt v. Beckingham

Date: Sep 17, 2004

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel Do Not Bar Subsequent Fiduciary Claims: Insights from Hauschildt v. Beckingham Introduction The case of Wayne Hauschildt, et al. v. Dennis J. Beckingham, et al.,...

Reevaluation of Inverse and Regulatory Takings Claims in Mandamus Petitions: Xcel Energy v. Minnesota Metropolitan Council

Date: Aug 6, 2004

Reevaluation of Inverse and Regulatory Takings Claims in Mandamus Petitions: Xcel Energy v. Minnesota Metropolitan Council 1. Introduction Parties Involved: The case of Northern States Power Company,...

Insufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence and False Law Enforcement Testimony Lead to Reversal of Aiding and Abetting Murder Conviction in Bernhardt v. Minnesota

Date: Aug 6, 2004

Insufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence and False Law Enforcement Testimony Lead to Reversal of Aiding and Abetting Murder Conviction in Bernhardt v. Minnesota Introduction The case of Salem Mathew...

STATE v. ANDERSON: Objective Legal Basis Essential for Lawful Traffic Stops

Date: Jul 30, 2004

STATE v. ANDERSON: Objective Legal Basis Essential for Lawful Traffic Stops Introduction State of Minnesota v. Matthew Philip Anderson, 683 N.W.2d 818 (Minn. 2004), is a pivotal case decided by the...

Minnesota v. Lee (2004): The Importance of Jury Instructions on Accomplice Testimony – A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jul 23, 2004

Minnesota v. Lee (2004): The Importance of Jury Instructions on Accomplice Testimony – A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Houa V. Lee, adjudicated by...

Mandatory Arbitration in Auto Glass Claims: Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds No-Fault Act Requirements

Date: Jul 23, 2004

Mandatory Arbitration in Auto Glass Claims: Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds No-Fault Act Requirements Introduction In the landmark case of Illinois Farmers Insurance Company, et al. v. Glass Service...

Nonassignment Clauses as Absolute Prohibitions on Contractual Assignments: Analysis of Travertine Corp. v. Lexington-Silverwood

Date: Jul 2, 2004

Nonassignment Clauses as Absolute Prohibitions on Contractual Assignments: Analysis of Travertine Corp. v. Lexington-Silverwood Introduction The case of Travertine Corporation v....

State v. Blom: Key Insights on Rule 410 Waiver, Spreigl Evidence, and Jury Management

Date: Jul 2, 2004

State v. Blom: Key Insights on Rule 410 Waiver, Spreigl Evidence, and Jury Management Introduction In the case of State of Minnesota v. Donald Albin Blom, the Supreme Court of Minnesota upheld Blom's...

Minnesota Stat. § 634.20 Permits Admission of Prior Similar Conduct Evidence in Domestic Abuse Cases Without Clear and Convincing Evidence

Date: Jul 2, 2004

Minnesota Stat. § 634.20 Permits Admission of Prior Similar Conduct Evidence in Domestic Abuse Cases Without Clear and Convincing Evidence Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Tyrone S....

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Strict Reasonableness Standard for Traffic Stop Seizures

Date: Jun 18, 2004

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Strict Reasonableness Standard for Traffic Stop Seizures Introduction In the case of State of Minnesota v. Todd Jeffrey Askerooth, decided on June 17, 2004, the...

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