MN-COURTS

State v. Larson - Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct against Justin Duane Larson. The court rejected Larson's arguments regarding the denial of his motions to strike testimony, the denial of his mistrial motion, and the refusal to admit video conference testimony, finding the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction.

State of Minnesota v. Korth and Snyder - Criminal Law

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to suppress evidence and dismiss drug charges against two respondents. The court found that police lacked reasonable suspicion for a protective search of the vehicle after observing a knife.

State of Minnesota v. David Bernard Suess, Sr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of David Bernard Suess, Sr., for first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court found no error in the district court's admission of relationship and prior offense evidence at trial. This nonprecedential opinion provides guidance on evidentiary rulings in similar cases.

Civil Commitment Opinion - Serna

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a commitment appeal panel's decision to dismiss a petition for discharge filed by Luis Antonio Serna, who is indeterminately committed as a sexually dangerous person. The court found that Serna failed to meet his burden to support a custody reduction due to his continued non-participation in treatment.

Classic Auto Storage v. Restoration Technologies - Contract Dispute Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in a contract dispute between Classic Auto Storage and Restoration Technologies. The court found that the jury's verdict regarding negligence and breach of contract claims, and the award of no damages, were supported by the evidence presented.

Maple Grove NBC, LLC v. Cake Gals Inc. - Appeal of Summary Judgment

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's orders granting summary judgment and attorney fees to respondent Cake Gals Inc. Appellant Maple Grove NBC, LLC had challenged these orders related to an Asset Purchase Agreement. The court's opinion is nonprecedential.

Court affirms denial of habeas corpus petition

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Antoine C. Whitner. The court found that Whitner failed to state a claim for habeas relief, upholding the district court's decision. The case involved violations of supervised release conditions related to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Eugene F. Kelly - Transfer to Disability Inactive Status

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered attorney Eugene F. Kelly transferred to disability inactive status, effective February 26, 2026. This order stays pending disciplinary investigations against him, contingent on his petition for reinstatement.

Cronquist v. State: Reversed and remanded March 2, 2026

Cronquist v. State: Reversed and remanded March 2, 2026

Court opinion affirmed Richard L. Greenstreet case March 2

Court opinion affirmed Richard L. Greenstreet case March 2