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State of Minnesota v. Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa
Date: 12-09-2024
Case Number: 82-CR-22-2144
Judge:
Court: District Court, Washington County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Washington County, Minnesota County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
S On July 1, 2022, the State of Minnesota submitted a complaint charging appellant Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa with one count of "Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Penetration - Uses coercion," in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.344, subd. 1(a) (Supp. 2021). The allegations in the complaint provide in pertinent part that on April 22, 2022, Famuyiwa "engage[d] in sexual penetration with another person, to wit: F.L., . . .[and] used force or coercion to accomplish the penetration.
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CRIMINAL LAW. SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION. The case addresses whether a defect in a criminal complaint that charges a criminal offense under Minnesota law affects the district court's subject-matter jurisdiction over the prosecution. The court concludes that such a defect does not deprive the district court of its jurisdiction to adjudicate the case.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. The court evaluates whether a criminal complaint provided adequate notice to the defendant concerning the charges being prosecuted. It was held that the complaint, despite certain defects, sufficiently notified the defendant of the charges, satisfying due-process requirements.
Key Phrases Criminal complaint defect. Subject-matter jurisdiction. Third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Due-process rights. Force or coercion.
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S On July 1, 2022, the State of Minnesota submitted a complaint charging appellant Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa with one count of "Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Penetration - Uses coercion," in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.344, subd. 1(a) (Supp. 2021). The allegations in the complaint provide in pertinent part that on April 22, 2022, Famuyiwa "engage[d] in sexual penetration with another person, to wit: F.L., . . .[and] used force or coercion to accomplish the penetration.
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CRIMINAL LAW. SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION. The case addresses whether a defect in a criminal complaint that charges a criminal offense under Minnesota law affects the district court's subject-matter jurisdiction over the prosecution. The court concludes that such a defect does not deprive the district court of its jurisdiction to adjudicate the case.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. The court evaluates whether a criminal complaint provided adequate notice to the defendant concerning the charges being prosecuted. It was held that the complaint, despite certain defects, sufficiently notified the defendant of the charges, satisfying due-process requirements.
Key Phrases Criminal complaint defect. Subject-matter jurisdiction. Third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Due-process rights. Force or coercion.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Minnesota v. Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Minnesota v. Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa?
This case was heard in District Court, Washington County, Minnesota, MN.
Who were the attorneys in State of Minnesota v. Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa?
Plaintiff's attorney: Washington County, Minnesota County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Stillwater Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Minnesota v. Tolulope Martins Famuyiwa decided?
This case was decided on December 9, 2024.