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Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act Minn. Stat. § 244.42

Minnesota law to reduce recidivism and government expenditures on prison sentences goes into effect January 1, 2025. A qualifying inmate may reduce his or her total sentence by up to 17 percent of the total executed sentence and reduce his or her total sentence to 50%.   The law is designed to reduce recidivism within the population of Minnesota and

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Kotten awarded Clients’ Choice Award 2024

“Glen not only helped me defeat the county for unjust prosecution and persecution, he supported my concerns day or night while he guided me through the daunting process of being accused of a crime. I would highly reccomend Mr. Kotten to anybody who wants results with a personal touch. Thank you Glen!” – Gary   “Glen Kotten is dedicated, and

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Why hire a criminal defense lawyer?

A criminal defense attorney is a lawyer who represents individuals accused of committing crimes. Their role is to defend their clients against criminal charges by providing legal advice and advocating on their behalf. When faced by criminal charges, the accused always worries on how to deal with the case, finance being one of them. Under different circumstances the accused finds themselves unaware

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WHY ARE RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENTS IMPORTANT?

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT A lease agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions under which one party (the lessee or tenant) rents property from another party (the lessor or landlord). Whereby a lease agreement is traced back to English common law, which was adopted by American colonies. Under English common law, leases were formalized agreements where a

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Presumption of Innocence

The presumption of innocence is a fundamental legal principle in criminal law that asserts that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty. This means that the burden of proof is on the prosecution to demonstrate the defendant’s guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, rather than the defendant to prove his or her innocence. This principle is crucial for ensuring fair

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Items to Consider Before Pursuing a Lawsuit

The first thing to consider is whether or not you have a compelling case. One will want to think about whether or not he or she has enough facts to bring to court. The idea is to make sure you have a chance at winning in a legal battle. If you do feel like you do not have enough facts

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