How often are acquittals granted in federal criminal court?

Statistically, very few cases in federal court go all the way to an acquittal from a jury. Most cases settle or otherwise resolve before trial....

The answer will depend somewhat on what you mean by "not good workmanship." It's not something that is easy to answer in the abstract, but if the...

If you can convince them, can a plaintiff retract/rescind/drop a judgement in a sm. clains suit? (MN)

You can bring a motion to vacate a default judgment entered against you without the plaintiff's consent, but it is a technical process and I would...

I live in MN. I have had a renter for over 6 years and we have not had a formal written lease. Where am I at regarding my right

Another good resource for you would be the Minnesota Attorney General's website. http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Housing/LT/default.asp

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Mr. Schaefer is correct that in Minnesota, police need a good reason to ask you to step out of your vehicle during a routine traffic stop. They...

Charged with attempted theft?

There are ways to keep a theft conviction off your record, any of which may or may not be available to you. The first, of course, is if there are...

If character evidence is relevant, why is it excluded when it is not an essential element of a claim or defense?

The rules of evidence, on which judges decide whether or not to exclude evidence, are designed to make sure that only reliable and appropriate...

Slander, Libel, Deffamation and tortious interference

To answer the first part of your question, publishing truthful information is neither slander nor libel. It may, however, open you up to a lawsuit...

Can i be asked to move because of noise during the day?

The answer is not quite as straightforward as Alan has said. Yes, your landlord (or your caretaker on behalf of your landlord) and certainly ASK...

Alan is right; it is extremely unlikely that your lease will provide you that sort of exception, and there is no exception in Minnesota law for a...