COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
State of Minnesota v. Bernard Connie
UNPUBLISHED OPINION
Appellant challenged his conviction of fifth-degree controlled-substance sale, arguing that the district court erred by denying his motion to suppress a pistol and marijuana that officers discovered during a search of appellant. The district court held that the search was lawful, relying [...]

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
David Lee Lasse v. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that the “innocent owner defense” in Minn.Stat. § 169A.63, subd. 7(d) (2008), does not apply in a case of joint ownership of a vehicle if one of the joint owners is also the offender causing forfeiture of the [...]

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SUPREME COURT OF MINNESOTA
State of Minnesota  v. Pearson
Appellant Larry Demetrius Pearson challenged his conviction for first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.  In his appeal, Pearson raised the following issues:  (1) whether the trial court erred by admitting as rebuttal evidence a videotaped statement made by Pearson to a police officer; (2) whether the [...]

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