Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Can a CRI be a felon who was recently released from prison?


Asked on 7/11/11, 8:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

That is not a question that is easily answered. It depends on the context, how and why the informant is being relied upon. They are certainly not absolutely precluded from being relied on as an informant.

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Answered on 7/11/11, 10:14 pm
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

I am not aware of any rule or law that would preclude police from using a person as an informant, simply because they are a felon, recently released from prison. Their value as an informant may be diminished due to that fact, however.

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Answered on 7/12/11, 5:55 am


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