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The Role of Intent: Understanding Murder Charges in Minnesota

Murder is one of the most serious crimes a person can be charged with, carrying severe legal consequences. In the state of Minnesota, like in many jurisdictions, murder charges are based on the presence of intent. Understanding the role of intent is crucial in comprehending the different degrees of murder and the legal implications they carry.

Degrees of Murder in Minnesota

In Minnesota, murder charges are categorized into different degrees, each with its own set of criteria and

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Homicide vs. Murder: Unraveling the Legal Distinctions

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Homicide | Murder

Regarding crimes involving the loss of human life, terms like “homicide” and “murder” are often used interchangeably. However, these terms carry distinct meanings and implications in the legal world. Understanding the legal distinctions between homicide and murder is crucial for anyone facing charges or seeking legal counsel. If you or a loved one is involved in a homicide case, taking immediate action and consulting with a knowledgeable attorney is paramount.

Homicide: The Broad Category

Homicide is a broad

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Can You Run Out the Clock on Murder in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Murder

Sometimes, those who commit terrible crimes think they’ve gotten away with it – until law enforcement comes knocking on their door years later.

While it is true that some crimes have a statute of limitations under which a person can be charged, for some, the clock never runs out. Murder is one such crime.

A great example of this is a recent case in which a Minnesota man was arrested and charged with an unsolved murder from

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MN Mall Fight Ends in 2nd Degree Murder Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Murder

Murder is one of the gravest crimes you can commit in Minnesota – and anywhere else in the country, for that matter. Most people easily comprehend that murder is a criminal offense, but many aren’t clear on the degrees of murder and what makes them different.

A news example of contrasting murder charges took place recently in Minneapolis. A man was charged with second-degree murder after an argument in a mall escalated to a fatal shooting. When

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Minnesota’s Five Types of Homicide

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Homicide | Manslaughter | Murder

In Minnesota, someone who is charged with homicide can be charged in varying degrees. In fact, Minnesota has five different types of homicide that someone can be charged with.

Learn how Minnesota defines each type, what crimes fall under each degree, and the penalties associated with convictions.

First-Degree Murder

In Minnesota, first-degree murder is the most serious form of murder. It is charged as first-degree in cases that have aggravating factors such as:

Premeditation —

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How an Affair Can Turn Motive for Military Murder — Even in MN

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Article 134 | Military Law | Murder

There’s a lot that’s unknown about the murder of Fort Hood Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen. The motive behind her murder is currently reported as an extramarital affair, but that may never truly be understood since the man who was responsible for her murder took his own life.

While the case of Specialist Guillen is still being investigated, there are some things covered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice that are understood clearly in military life and apply no

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Intent Matters When It Comes to Murder in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Murder

In Brooklyn Park, a man was recently found guilty of the second-degree murder of his two-month-old son. The defendant admitted in court to hitting the child and admitted that his actions lead to the baby’s death.

So how is an outright admission of guilt in killing an infant not considered first-degree murder? Because Minnesota murder charges depend heavily upon intent.