Minnesota Case Commentaries

Discretion in Public Housing Evictions: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority v. Mai Lor

Date: Apr 9, 1999

Discretion in Public Housing Evictions: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority v. Mai Lor Introduction Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) appealed a decision involving the eviction of Mai Lor,...

Comprehensive Commentary on State of Minnesota v. Richard Leroy Pflepsen: Procedural Clarifications in Resentencing and Restitution

Date: Apr 2, 1999

Comprehensive Commentary on State of Minnesota v. Richard Leroy Pflepsen: Procedural Clarifications in Resentencing and Restitution Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Richard Leroy Pflepsen, 590...

State of Minnesota v. Munson: Strengthening the Protections Against Improper Police Interrogation

Date: Mar 19, 1999

State of Minnesota v. Munson: Strengthening the Protections Against Improper Police Interrogation Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kirk Lenell Munson, 594 N.W.2d 128 (Minn. 1999), adjudicated by...

Limiting Joinder in Criminal Proceedings: State of Minnesota v. Mark Antonio Profit

Date: Mar 19, 1999

Limiting Joinder in Criminal Proceedings: State of Minnesota v. Mark Antonio Profit Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Mark Antonio Profit, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Supervisory Powers in Speedy Trial Rights: State v. Windish

Date: Mar 12, 1999

Enhanced Supervisory Powers in Speedy Trial Rights: State v. Windish Introduction The landmark case State of Minnesota v. Daniel James Windish, 590 N.W.2d 311, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Effective Assistance of Counsel and Rule 8.01 Waiver in State v. Doppler

Date: Mar 12, 1999

Effective Assistance of Counsel and Rule 8.01 Waiver in State of Minnesota v. Doppler Introduction State of Minnesota v. David James Doppler, 590 N.W.2d 627 (Minn. 1999), is a seminal case that...

Consent and Seizure Standards on Public Transportation: Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Key Precedents

Date: Mar 12, 1999

Consent and Seizure Standards on Public Transportation: Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Key Precedents Introduction In the landmark case State of Minnesota v. Oluseyi Harris (590 N.W.2d 90,...

Minnesota v. Chambers: Upholding Mandatory Life Imprisonment Without Parole for 17-Year-Olds Convicted of First-Degree Murder of Peace Officers

Date: Mar 5, 1999

Minnesota v. Chambers: Upholding Mandatory Life Imprisonment Without Parole for 17-Year-Olds Convicted of First-Degree Murder of Peace Officers Introduction State of Minnesota v. Timothy Patrick...

State v. Spain: Defining Limits on Sentencing Departures for Aggravating Circumstances

Date: Feb 26, 1999

State v. Spain: Defining Limits on Sentencing Departures for Aggravating Circumstances Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Nancy Louise Spain (590 N.W.2d 85), the Supreme Court...

Employer Liability in Discriminatory Reprisal: Rundell Fletcher v. St. Paul Pioneer Press

Date: Feb 26, 1999

Employer Liability in Discriminatory Reprisal: Rundell Fletcher v. St. Paul Pioneer Press Introduction The case of Rundell Fletcher v. St. Paul Pioneer Press, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Judicial Commentary on Crosby v. Crosby: Affirming Structured Physical Custody Amid Parental Communication Challenges

Date: Feb 19, 1999

Judicial Commentary on Crosby v. Crosby: Affirming Structured Physical Custody Amid Parental Communication Challenges Introduction Crosby v. Crosby is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Minnesota...

Probable Cause Standards Reinforced in State v. Bruce Harris

Date: Jan 8, 1999

Probable Cause Standards Reinforced in State v. Bruce Harris Introduction State of Minnesota v. Bruce (NMN) Harris is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on January 7, 1999....

Affirmation of Legal Standards for Lesser-Included Offenses and Premeditation in First-Degree Murder: STATE v. Brocks

Date: Dec 11, 1998

Affirmation of Legal Standards for Lesser-Included Offenses and Premeditation in First-Degree Murder: STATE v. Brocks Introduction Case Citation: STATE of Minnesota v. Derrick Delmar Brocks, 587...

Extending Assault Liability to Unintended Victims: Insights from STATE v. HOUGH

Date: Nov 6, 1998

Extending Assault Liability to Unintended Victims: Insights from STATE v. HOUGH Introduction The State of Minnesota v. Jan Michael Hough, 585 N.W.2d 393 (Minn. 1998), is a landmark decision by the...

Reaffirmation of Spreigl Evidence Admissibility for Subsequent Offenses in Minnesota

Date: Nov 6, 1998

Reaffirmation of Spreigl Evidence Admissibility for Subsequent Offenses in Minnesota Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota v. Charles Edward Kennedy, 585 N.W.2d 385 (Minn. 1998), presents a...

Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence in Establishing First-Degree Murder: State of Minnesota v. Tony James Lahue

Date: Oct 30, 1998

Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence in Establishing First-Degree Murder: State of Minnesota v. Tony James Lahue Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Tony James Lahue (585...

Supreme Court of Minnesota Establishes Broadened Probable Cause Standard for Nonconsensual Blood Tests in DWI Cases

Date: Oct 30, 1998

Supreme Court of Minnesota Establishes Broadened Probable Cause Standard for Nonconsensual Blood Tests in DWI Cases Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Randy Daniel Lee, 585 N.W.2d 378 (Minn....

Affirmation of Tax Court’s Jurisdiction and Summary Judgment Procedures in Benigni v. County of St. Louis

Date: Oct 16, 1998

Affirmation of Tax Court’s Jurisdiction and Summary Judgment Procedures in Benigni v. County of St. Louis Introduction Keneth S. Benigni, a property owner in Cotton Township, St. Louis County, filed...

Termination of Assessment Agreements in TIF: Implications for Real Estate Tax Valuation – Brookfield v. Ramsey

Date: Oct 10, 1998

Termination of Assessment Agreements in TIF: Implications for Real Estate Tax Valuation – Brookfield v. Ramsey Introduction Brookfield Trade Center, Inc. and Petula Associates, Ltd. v. County of...

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court's Discretion on Excluding Eyewitness Identification Expert Testimony in State v. Miles

Date: Oct 9, 1998

Affirmation of Trial Court's Discretion on Excluding Eyewitness Identification Expert Testimony in State v. Miles Introduction State of Minnesota v. John NMN Miles, 585 N.W.2d 368 (Minn. 1998), is a...