State v. Burkland

OPINION

WRIGHT, Judge.

This appeal arises from appellant’s conviction of misdemeanor prostitution, a violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.324, subd. 3 (2006). Appellant argues that the investigating officer engaged in outrageous government conduct in violation of the due-process guarantees of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 7, of the Minnesota Constitution. Appellant also argues that the evidence was insufficient to support her conviction. We reverse.

FACTS

After receiving a tip that prostitution was occurring at Peaceful Image Tanning and Bodyworks, the…