MINNEAPOLIS CRIMINAL & VETERANS DEFENSE

Did a St. Paul Man Have the Right to Chase Down and Shoot Purported Robbers?

An attempted robbery and gun shooting in St. Paul’s North End left authorities scrambling to determine who was in the wrong. Among the many questions circulating in the days immediately following the incident, the underlying one seemed to be, “Who did what, and why?” Attorney Brock Hunter comments on the alleged crime and explains the potential for self-defense claims in this case. Read more here.

State County Attorneys Drug Reform Hits Dead End

For the first time since the state’s drug laws were created in the 1980s, Minnesota was considering drug law reform. However, the deadline for the first 2015 hearing came and went with no action. Read more about what may have killed Minnesota’s chances at drug reform, and look for quotes and insights from our very own Attorney Brock Hunter. Read more here.

Brock Hunter Interview for The New York Times Article About the Trial of Chris Kyle’s Killer

Attorney Brock Hunter comments on the pending double-murder trial of Eddie Ray Routh for the deaths of American sniper, Kris Kyle, and friend, Chad Littlefield. Hunter, consulted for his special knowledge and experience defending veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, explains why this case could have substantial grounds for an out-of-state change in venue. Read more here.

Scars of Service: Brock Hunter Profiled by St. Cloud Times’ 4-Part Series

Brock Hunter has dedicated his career to helping war veterans facing legal problems, and his work with one vet in particular, Hector Matascastillo, is highlighted in this article. Read more here.

Across America, Deadly Echoes of Foreign Battles

The New York Times conducted an extensive study of war veterans suffering from PTSD upon their return home. The article chronicles several veterans whose post-war lives involve violent behaviors, including fatal criminal activity, and looks more closely at the reasons for such behaviors. Attorney Bock Hunter is quoted regarding veterans’ tendency to self-destruct after war. Read more here.

St. Cloud Times Recognizes Brock Hunter for His Work with Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Attorney Brock Hunter’s work with – and for – war veterans is featured in this piece from the St. Cloud Times. As the article details, far too many veterans suffering from PTSD don’t get the help they need to recover, and violent behaviors often ensue. Brock’s advocacy of veterans facing criminal charges is highlighted and applauded in this article. Read more here.

The Great Debate: Who’s to Blame when an Injured Soldier Kills Civilians

Among a slew of other veteran-related PTSD articles recently published, this piece takes a closer look at the disorder, paying particular attention to the ways it affects the brain and human behavior. Attorney Brock Hunter, recognized among professionals for his specialization in the field of PTSD defense, is quoted about the negative behavioral outcomes experienced by veterans who are afflicted with PTSD.

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