Landon Ascheman Law Blog

Warrant Crackdown

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Landon Ascheman

Last week Hennepin County deputies were focused on cracking down on people with warrants. With the help of several local officers from numerous cities in the area, as well as FBI agents, the officers cleared about 175 warrants.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Case Blog - State v. Hanson

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by Landon Ascheman

This week the Minnesota Supreme Court decided a pretty interesting case concerning the intent to sell drugs. The key word in that phrase is “intent”, but maybe a better word is “impression”. The court decided that if a person’s paraphernalia gives the impression that one may be selling or sharing drugs, that is enough for a conviction for “intent” to sell.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Case Blog - State v. Leathers

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by Landon Ascheman

When most people hear that a convicted defendant is sentenced to 189 months in jail, they assume the defendant has to serve the entire 189 months. A recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision has shown otherwise. We picked this case for this week’s blog because it dispels a lot of notions many may understandably have – the notion that, when convicted, you serve the entire term you’re given.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Recording the Police

Monday, January 31, 2011 by Landon Ascheman

Recording officials doing their job has been an ongoing problem. And when I say "ongoing problem" I mean: "they don't like it." I thought I would take a little bit of time and discuss some of the news stories that I have seen recently.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Burnsville MN - Dakota County - AXON Video System

Sunday, December 5, 2010 by Landon Ascheman

A review of the new AXON system received by the Burnsville Police, Dakota County, MN. Including the pros and cons of adopting such a system.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law