Minnesota Case Commentaries

Establishing Physical Control in DUI Offenses: Analysis of STATE of Minnesota v. Juncewski

Date: Jul 18, 1981

Establishing Physical Control in DUI Offenses: Analysis of STATE of Minnesota v. Juncewski Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY v. David Clarence Juncewski (308...

Legislative Appropriation as a Prerequisite for State Contractual Obligations: Insights from the Minnesota State Zoological Board Decision

Date: Jul 3, 1981

Legislative Appropriation as a Prerequisite for State Contractual Obligations: Insights from the Minnesota State Zoological Board Decision Introduction The case of United States Fire Insurance...

Balancing Parental Rights and Child Welfare: Precedent on Termination of Parental Rights without Parental Presence

Date: Jun 20, 1981

Balancing Parental Rights and Child Welfare: Precedent on Termination of Parental Rights without Parental Presence Introduction The case In the Matter of the Welfare of HGB, MAB, and DJB (306 N.W.2d...

Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: State of Minnesota v. Garcia

Date: Feb 14, 1981

Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: State of Minnesota v. Garcia Introduction State of Minnesota v. Dale Gene Garcia is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on February 13, 1981....

State of Minnesota v. Ellis Olkon: Upholding the Subjective Entrapment Test

Date: Jan 27, 1981

State of Minnesota v. Ellis Olkon: Upholding the Subjective Entrapment Test Introduction State of Minnesota v. Ellis Olkon is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on January...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Eyewitness Identification Reliability Established in State v. Helterbridle

Date: Dec 3, 1980

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Eyewitness Identification Reliability Established in State v. Helterbridle Introduction State of Minnesota v. Jerry Helterbridle, 301 N.W.2d 545 (Minn. 1980), is...

Preservation of Fourth Amendment Rights in Conditional Plea Agreements

Date: Oct 4, 1980

Preservation of Fourth Amendment Rights in Conditional Plea Agreements Introduction State of Minnesota v. Robert John Lothenbach (296 N.W.2d 854) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Standards for Circumstantial Evidence and Lesser Included Offenses: Minnesota Supreme Court in State v. Turnipseed

Date: Sep 13, 1980

Establishing Standards for Circumstantial Evidence and Lesser Included Offenses: Minnesota Supreme Court in State v. Turnipseed Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. John Earl Turnipseed...

Admissibility of Prior Statements in DUI Cases: Insights from STATE v. Pieschke

Date: Sep 11, 1980

Admissibility of Prior Statements in DUI Cases: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Dlaine Ernest Pieschke Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota v. Dlaine Ernest Pieschke (295 N.W.2d 580)...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Premeditation: State v. Roy Eric Wahlberg

Date: Aug 9, 1980

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Premeditation: State v. Roy Eric Wahlberg Introduction State of Minnesota v. Roy Eric Wahlberg is a landmark case...

Frank's Nursery Sales Inc. v. City of Roseville: Redefining Zoning Interpretations in Limited Business Zones

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Frank's Nursery Sales Inc. v. City of Roseville: Redefining Zoning Interpretations in Limited Business Zones Introduction The case of Frank's Nursery Sales, Inc. v. City of Roseville addresses the...

Due Process in Driver's License Suspension: Insights from Elzie, Gutterman, and Gagnier v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Due Process in Driver's License Suspension: Insights from Elzie, Gutterman, and Gagnier v. Commissioner of Public Safety Introduction The case of Elzie, Gutterman, and Gagnier v. Commissioner of...

Stuempges v. Parke, Davis Company: Establishing Standards in Employment Defamation

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Stuempges v. Parke, Davis Company: Establishing Standards in Employment Defamation Introduction Neil Stuempges v. Parke, Davis Company is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...

Adoption of a Three-Step Framework for Probation Revocation: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Jerry Dean Austin

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Adoption of a Three-Step Framework for Probation Revocation: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Jerry Dean Austin Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota v. Jerry Dean Austin, 295 N.W.2d 246...

Admissibility of Prior Convictions for Impeachment: STATE v. BETTIN

Date: Jul 4, 1980

Admissibility of Prior Convictions for Impeachment: STATE v. BETTIN Introduction State of Minnesota v. Willard Neils Bettin, 295 N.W.2d 542 (Minn. 1980), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Guardian Angels Church v. Coller: Establishing Standards for Default Judgments and Individual Defendant Liability

Date: Jun 28, 1980

Guardian Angels Church v. Coller: Establishing Standards for Default Judgments and Individual Defendant Liability Introduction In the landmark case of Lorraine L. Coller v. Guardian Angels Roman...

Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction and Dangerous Offender Sentencing in State of Minnesota v. John Lewis Adams

Date: Jun 28, 1980

Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction and Dangerous Offender Sentencing in State of Minnesota v. John Lewis Adams Introduction State of Minnesota v. John Lewis Adams, 295 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 1980),...

Admissibility of Hypnotically-Induced Testimony: State v. Da Establishes New Precedent

Date: May 17, 1980

Admissibility of Hypnotically-Induced Testimony: State v. Da Establishes New Precedent Introduction State of Minnesota v. Da (292 N.W.2d 764), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on May 16,...

Duty to Defend and Indemnify Under Intentional Acts Exclusion: Brown v. State Automobile Casualty Underwriters

Date: Apr 19, 1980

Duty to Defend and Indemnify Under Intentional Acts Exclusion: Brown v. State Automobile Casualty Underwriters Introduction The case Aaron L. Brown, Respondent, v. State Automobile Casualty...

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Obstructing Legal Process Charges Based on Reasonable Police Suspicion and Use of Force

Date: Mar 29, 1980

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Obstructing Legal Process Charges Based on Reasonable Police Suspicion and Use of Force Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Roger William Engholm and Marlin...