Governor Mark Dayton signed the Second Chance Expungement Bill into law yesterday. The new law will give much needed relief to individuals whose employment goals and housing options have been hindered by past criminal convictions. Unlike the current law where a finding or admission of guilt prevents someone from ever sealing arrest and booking records… Read more »
Drug conviction now required before MN law enforcement can take property
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, Governor Mark Dayton signed a new forfeiture bill into law that requires a criminal conviction of a drug crime before the government can take any property associated with the crime. The law will go into effect on August 1, 2014. Under the current law, law enforcement have the authority to… Read more »