I wanted to address the silence on this site in the past couple weeks and provide an update about the future of this blog.  After touching on a few topics, I realized that the site really needs a library of basic posts that can be referenced when reporting on a new case or change in the law.  In order to create something truly of value to readers, I need to start from the very beginning. Therefore, during the next few months, this blog will be...

Hello and welcome to Minnesota Trial Evidence. This site will provide articles focused on the application of rules of evidence, including the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and occasionally for purpose of comparison, the rules of evidence from other states.   Content will discuss new case law, evidence law in the news, and basic evidentiary principles.  Articles will also periodically discuss constitutional...