A person, often a relative or friend of someone who has been arrested, who signs the bail bond and pays the premium fee to the bail bond company. They are responsible for ensuring the defendant [...]
While a defendant can receive a refund from bail, Minnesota bail bonds companies charge a non-refundable premium of up to 10% in exchange for posting a bond on behalf of the defendant.
Installed home security systems are recommended for deterring break-ins, but peel-and-stick alarms can be a cost-effective alternative. Investing in strong doors and locks can also help prevent a [...]
The safest place for a spare key is most likely with a trusted neighbor or family member. Avoid hiding your spare keys in obvious locations, including under a doormat or in a planter.
Actions that account for shoplifting include concealing or taking property without permission, switching a price tag to pay a smaller amount, and obtaining a good by false pretenses.
In Minnesota, property valued less than $500 may be punished with a fine of up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail. Exact penalties vary and depend on one’s criminal history or other specifications of [...]
Photographs of anything in your plain sight, including police, can be legally taken if you are lawfully present in a public space, and cannot be confiscated or deleted without a warrant. [...]
Your First Amendment right to petition is most secure on public property where a permit is not needed, including streets, parks, and government plazas. You don’t, however, have the right to [...]
