Case Type: Murder / Homicide Case Title: State v. Caldwell Charges: Murder 2nd Degree Jurisdiction: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota Case Results: ACQUITTAL Case Summary: Ms. Caldwell was charged with four counts of Murder 2nd Degree and three counts of Manslaughter in the death of her 3-year old child. Mr. Whitlock’s dissection and thorough review…
Case Type: Murder / Homicide Case Title: State v. Ahmed Charges: Murder 2nd Degree Jurisdiction: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota Case Results: DISMISSAL Case Summary: Mr. Ahmed was charged with Murder 2nd Degree and Aiding an Offender in a St. Paul shooting resulting in the death of an individual who was attempting to rob Mr. Ahmed and the passenger/co-Defendant of his…
Criminal / Sexual Conduct Crime Case Title: State v. Blackwell Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree, Kidnapping Jurisdiction: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota Case Results: ACQUITTAL Case Summary: Dr. Blackwell, a physicist, was charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree, two counts of Kidnapping, Assault 2nd Degree – Dangerous Weapon and Domestic Assault by Strangulation involving his…
Case Type: Assault Case Title: State v. Hobbs Charges: Assault 2nd Degree- Dangerous Weapon Jurisdiction: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota Case Results: ACQUITTAL Case Summary: Mr. Hobbs was charged with seven counts of Assault 2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon arising out of a situation with an individual who had borrowed his vehicle but refused to return it. Mr. Hobbs contacted the St. Paul Police…
Case Type: Assault Case Title: State v. McClellan Charges: Assault 2nd Degree- Dangerous Weapon, Terroristic Threats Jurisdiction: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota Case Results: ACQUITTAL Case Summary: Mr. McCllelan was facing two counts of Assault 2nd –Dangerous Weapon, False Imprisonment-Intentional Restraint, Terroristic Threats – Reckless Disregard Risk charges arising out of a domestic related incident. Police responded to a call for help…
Case Type: Assault Case Title: State v. Faulkner Charges: Felony, Domestic Assault, Probation Violation Jurisdiction: Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota Case Results: ACQUITTAL Case Summary: Mr. Faulkner was charged with Felony Domestic Assault, misdemeanor Criminal Damage to Property 4th Degree and a Probation Violation. Mr. Faulkner allegedly assaulted his child’s mother, after kicking her door off the hinges to gain access to…
Case Type: Gun Crime Case Title: State v. Blair Charges: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm Jurisdiction: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota Case Results: DISMISSAL Case Summary: Mr. Blair was charged with Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm (felon in possession of a firearm). Mr. Blair along with friends and family were sitting in a…
Case Type: Assault Case Title: State v. Price Charges: Assault 3rd Degree, Domestic Assault Jurisdiction: Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota Case Results: ACQUITTAL Case Summary: Case Summary: Mr. Price was charged with Assault 3rd Degree and Domestic Assault involving his wife. The Burnsville Police Department alleged that Mr. Price threw a candle holder striking his wife in…
Case Type: Drug Crime Case Title: State v. Mallett Charges: Violation of Controlled Substance – Possession 2nd Degree Jurisdiction: Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota Case Results: DISMISSAL Case Summary: Mr. Mallett was charged with Violation of Controlled Substance – Possession 2nd Degree. Mr. Mallett had an extended rental car contract. Due to the extended rental, he…
Case Type: Drug Crime Case Title: State v. Pellerin Charges: Violation of Controlled Substance – Possession 2nd Degree Jurisdiction: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota Case Results: DISMISSAL Case Summary: Mr. Pellerin was charged with Violation of Controlled Substance Crime – Possession 2nd Degree. Mr. Pellerin was accused of selling drugs at a local St. Paul…
Case Title: State v. Doering Charges: DWI 4th Degree – Under Influence – Controlled Substance Jurisdiction: Olivia, Renville County, Minnesota Case Results: DISMISSAL Case Summary: Mr. Doering was charged with DWI 4th Degree-Under Influence-Controlled Substance. Mr. Doering was accused of ingesting drugs which impaired his ability to drive. Mr. Doering was allegedly stopped for speeding. However,…
Case Type: State Appeal Case Title: State v. McClellan Charges: Violation of Controlled Substance Crime – Sale and Possession 1st Degree Jurisdiction: Minnesota Court of Appeals Case Results: REVERSED AND REMANDED Case Summary: Mr. McClellan was charged with two counts of Violation of Controlled Substance Crime – Sale and Possession 1stDegree. Mr. McClellan was acquitted by…
Case Type: DUI / DWI Case Title: State v. Balsimo Charges: Criminal Vehicular Homicide, DWI 4th Degree Jurisdiction: Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota Case Results: PROBATION Case Summary: Ms. Balsimo was facing Criminal Vehicular Homicide and DWI 4th Degree charges. Ms. Balsimo and her best friend went out for a night of fun. During the evening, both…
Case Type: DWI / DUI Case Title: State v. Doering Charges: DWI 4th Degree – Under Influence – Controlled Substance Jurisdiction: Olivia, Renville County, Minnesota Case Results: DISMISSAL Case Summary: Mr. Doering was charged with DWI 4th Degree-Under Influence-Controlled Substance. Mr. Doering was accused of ingesting drugs which impaired his ability to drive. Mr. Doering was…
Case Type: Federal Case Title: USA v. Vang Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance Jurisdiction: United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin Case Results: PROBATION Case Summary: Mr. Vang was charged with transferring a firearm with knowledge it would be used in a drug trafficking offense. Mr. Vang was alleged to be a member of…
