Affirmation of Aiding and Abetting Murder under Gang-Related Statutes in McDaniel v. State 1. Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Jonard Brandon McDaniel (777 N.W.2d 739, 2010), the Supreme Court...
Affirmation of Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in Burglary Convictions: An Analysis of STATE v. Stein Introduction STATE of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Jeffrey Brian Alphonse Stein, Appellant (776...
Clarifying the Treatment of Pension Benefits in Spousal Maintenance: LEE v. LEE Establishes New Precedents Case: In re the Matter of Elaine Irene LEE, Appellant, v. Raymond Michael LEE, Respondent....
State of Minnesota v. Edwards: Affirming the Multiple-Victims Exception for Upward Sentencing Departures Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Christopher Edwards (774 N.W.2d 596) addressed...
Admissibility of Gang Expert Testimony and Confrontation Clause in State of Minnesota v. Meng Vang Introduction State of Minnesota v. Meng Vang (774 N.W.2d 566) is a significant judicial decision by...
Affirmation of Aiding and Abetting Under Gang Benefit Statute in State of Minnesota v. Charles Yang Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Charles Yang (774 N.W.2d 539, Minnesota Supreme Court, 2009),...
Clarifying the Role of 'Particular Cruelty' as a Sentencing Aggravating Factor in Minnesota: Rourke v. State Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Chad Allen Rourke (773 N.W.2d 913) presents...
State of Minnesota v. Fardan: Clarifying Jurisprudence on Miranda Waivers and Spreigl Evidence in Juvenile Felony Murder Cases Introduction State of Minnesota v. Amani Jamalludin Fardan is a landmark...
Minnesota Supreme Court Affirms Life Without Possibility of Release Sentencing for Juvenile and Upholds Race-Neutral Jury Selection in Martin v. State Introduction In the landmark case of State of...
STATE v. JONES: Clarifying Standards for Public Defender Eligibility and Waiver of Right to Counsel Introduction State of Minnesota v. Don Jones is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Impeachment Evidence Admissibility and Sentencing Calculations in STATE v. WILLIAMS Introduction State of Minnesota v. Antoine Delany Williams is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
MERS Foreclosure Precedent: Assignments of Debt Not Required to Be Recorded for Foreclosure by Advertisement in Minnesota Introduction In the landmark case of Jackson et al. v. Mortgage Electronic...
Reinforcing Probable Cause Standards for Vehicle Searches: Insights from Ortega v. Minnesota Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota v. Danny Ortega, 770 N.W.2d 145 (Minn. 2009), serves as a...
Effective Assistance of Counsel and Judicial Measures Against Witness Intimidation: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. De-Aunteze Lavion Bobo Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota v....
Rediscovering Discovery: Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Critical Impact in Pretrial Appeals Introduction The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in State of Minnesota v. Dale Lee Underdahl and...
Actual Malice in Employment Defamation: Insights from Bahr v. Boise Cascade Corporation Introduction Bahr v. Boise Cascade Corporation is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Immunity for Court-Appointed Expert Witnesses under Minnesota Rule 706: Peterka v. Dennis Introduction Peterka v. Dennis, 764 N.W.2d 829 (Minn. 2009), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Collateral Consequences Preserve the Justiciability of Appeals in Orders for Protection - Pechovnik v. Pechovnik Introduction Pechovnik v. Pechovnik, 765 N.W.2d 94 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009), presents a...
Enforcement of Written Notice Requirements in UCC Contracts: Valspar Refinish, Inc. v. Gaylord's, Inc. Introduction The case Valspar Refinish, Inc. v. Gaylord's, Inc., adjudicated by the Supreme...
Trademark Infringement Covered as Advertising Injury under CGL and CUL Policies: Minnesota Supreme Court Decision in General Casualty Co. v. Wozniak Travel, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of...