Minnesota Case Commentaries

Establishing Standards for Postconviction Relief Proceedings: Insights from John K.D. Scruggs v. State of Minnesota

Date: May 2, 1992

Establishing Standards for Postconviction Relief Proceedings: Insights from John K.D. Scruggs v. State of Minnesota Introduction The case of John K.D. Scruggs v. State of Minnesota (484 N.W.2d 21)...

Balancing Confidential Medical Privilege and Defendant's Right to Fair Trial: Minnesota v. Hummel

Date: Apr 18, 1992

Balancing Confidential Medical Privilege and Defendant's Right to Fair Trial: Minnesota v. Hummel Introduction State of Minnesota v. Jimmy Robert Hummel is a pivotal 1992 decision by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Fourth Amendment Protections in Warrantless Searches: STATE v. DICKERSON

Date: Mar 21, 1992

Affirmation of Fourth Amendment Protections in Warrantless Searches: STATE v. DICKERSON Introduction State of Minnesota v. Timothy Eugene Dickerson, 481 N.W.2d 840 (Minn. 1992), addresses the...

Strict Protection of Home Against Warrantless Searches: Minnesota v. Othoudt

Date: Mar 14, 1992

Strict Protection of Home Against Warrantless Searches: Minnesota v. Othoudt Introduction Minnesota v. Othoudt, 482 N.W.2d 218 (Minn. 1992), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

STATE v. MOORE: Reinforcing Consistent Verdicts and Premeditation Standards in First-Degree Murder

Date: Mar 7, 1992

STATE v. MOORE: Reinforcing Consistent Verdicts and Premeditation Standards in First-Degree Murder Introduction State of Minnesota v. Eugene Dennis Moore, 481 N.W.2d 355 (Minn. 1992), is a pivotal...

Permissive Inference in Drug Possession Cases: Analysis of State v. Olson

Date: Feb 29, 1992

Permissive Inference in Drug Possession Cases: Analysis of State v. Olson Introduction State of Minnesota v. Larry Brian Olson is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on February...

Affirming Stackable Optional Coverage under Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act

Date: Feb 27, 1992

Affirming Stackable Optional Coverage under Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act Introduction The case of Michael Da v. Meister, et al. (479 N.W.2d 372) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Misconduct in Employment and Unemployment Benefits: Insights from MARKEL v. CITY OF CIRCLE PINES

Date: Jan 18, 1992

Misconduct in Employment and Unemployment Benefits: Insights from MARKEL v. CITY OF CIRCLE PINES Introduction MARKEL v. CITY OF CIRCLE PINES is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Employment Rights of In-House Counsel: NORDLING v. NORTHERN STATES POWER COmpany

Date: Dec 28, 1991

Employment Rights of In-House Counsel: NORDLING v. NORTHERN STATES POWER COmpany Introduction The case of Gale K. NORDLING v. NORTHERN STATES POWER COmpany examines the intricate balance between the...

Equal Protection in Drug Legislation: Minnesota Supreme Court Declares Crack Powder Classification Unconstitutional

Date: Dec 14, 1991

Equal Protection in Drug Legislation: Minnesota Supreme Court Declares Crack Powder Classification Unconstitutional Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Gerard Russell et al.,...

Competency and Medication: Affirming Standards in Fox v. State of Minnesota

Date: Oct 5, 1991

Competency and Medication: Affirming Standards in Fox v. State of Minnesota Introduction Audie Lynn Fox v. State of Minnesota, 474 N.W.2d 821 (Minn. 1991), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Right to Counsel During Implied Consent Testing in DWI Cases: An Analysis of McDonnell et al. v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: Sep 6, 1991

Right to Counsel During Implied Consent Testing in DWI Cases: An Analysis of McDonnell et al. v. Commissioner of Public Safety Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota rendered a significant...

Establishing Legal Standards for Pretrial Procedures and Jury Selection in State v. Cal

Date: Aug 10, 1991

Establishing Legal Standards for Pretrial Procedures and Jury Selection in State of Minnesota v. Cal Introduction State of Minnesota v. Calvin Lamont Everett is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Convictions and Proper Handling of Miranda Rights in STATE v. Pilcher

Date: Jul 27, 1991

Affirmation of Convictions and Proper Handling of Miranda Rights in STATE v. Pilcher Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kenneth Wayne Pilcher, 472 N.W.2d 327 (Minn. 1991), is a landmark case...

RICO v. STATE of Minnesota: Strengthening Discretionary Function and Official Immunity in Employment Retaliation Cases

Date: Jun 22, 1991

RICO v. STATE of Minnesota: Strengthening Discretionary Function and Official Immunity in Employment Retaliation Cases Introduction Edward J. Rico, an employee within the Minnesota Department of...

Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas and Attorney Coercion: State v. Kaiser

Date: May 25, 1991

Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas and Attorney Coercion: State v. Kaiser (1991) Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Todd Anthony Kaiser (469 N.W.2d 316) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying Jury Trial Waiver and Upholding Damages Caps: Insights from the Minnesota Supreme Court in Schweich v. Ziegler, Inc.

Date: Feb 16, 1991

Clarifying Jury Trial Waiver and Upholding Damages Caps: Insights from the Minnesota Supreme Court in Schweich v. Ziegler, Inc. Introduction The case of Lawrence Schweich, et al. v. Ziegler, Inc....

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