“No horseplay around the campfire!” Your momma told you. “Someone will get hurt!” In a series of unfortunate events at a Minnesota bonfire, someone did get hurt after falling into the fire, which triggered a first-degree assault[1] conviction in State v. Dorn. Dorn was partaking in a popular Minnesota pastime – attending a large outdoor…
Harry: Lloyd, I can’t feel my fingers, they’re – they’re numb! Lloyd: Oh, well, here. Take this extra pair of gloves, my hands are starting to get a little sweaty. Harry: Extra gloves? You’ve had extra gloves this whole time? Lloyd: Uh, yeah, we’re in the Rockies! Harry: I’m gonna kill you![1] Did Harry actually…
Free speech protections under the First Amendment are vast. But you cannot say anything you want to without running the risk of legal trouble. Heated arguments, yelling profanities at someone, and even joking around can amount to crimes in Minnesota. For example, you discover evidence of infidelity on your girlfriend’s phone. In a fury of…