Criminal Practice

Keyser Law Firm practices exclusively criminal defense and immigration law.  Our dedication and commitment to client service continuously results in criminal charges being dismissed or reduced and immigrants finding a legal pathway to the United States.  

Criminal Sexual Conduct

Minnesota Criminal Sexual Conduct Law Firm & Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys


Criminal sexual conduct charges, also known  “sex crime” charges, are some of the most serious and potentially life-changing offenses to be convicted of. Criminal sexual conduct charges generally include the following:

  • Rape
  • Statutory rape
  • Date rape
  • Child molestation
  • Solicitation of a minor
  • Possession or production of child pornography
  • Indecent exposure
  • Prostitution
  • Internet sex crimes


Consequences of Criminal Sexual Conduct Convictions


If convicted of a criminal sexual conduct charge, a defendant can face between 1 year in jail and 30 years in prison, depending on the severity level of the alleged offense.  In Minnesota, there are six different criminal sexual conduct charges:

  • First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (max of 30 years imprisonment and/or a $40,000 fine)
  • Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (max of 25 years imprisonment and/or a $35,000 fine)
  • Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (max of 15 years imprisonment and/or a $30,000 fine)
  • Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (max of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $20,000 fine)
  • Fifth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (max of 1 year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine)
  • Criminal Predatory Sexual Conduct (max of 25 percent longer than the underlying predatory crime maximum)

Criminal sexual conduct charges carry social stigmas that can be difficult to overcome. Due to the sensitivity of a sex crime, a conviction may carry several collateral consequences, such as:

  • Losing an employment license
  • Being barred from certain areas of employment
  • Predatory offender registration
  • Restitution
  • Sex offender counseling or treatment
  • Having a smeared reputation


We Will Help You Tell Your Side


Our criminal sexual conduct defense lawyers understand there are two sides to every story. Oftentimes allegations are made against a defendant for reasons other than improper conduct. Adults and children sometimes lie about an incident, causing tremendous potential consequences for the accused. Sometimes a criminal sexual conduct charge arises from a simple misunderstanding between two consenting persons. We understand that having someone falsely accuse you of a crime can be devastating. We are here to help you tell your side of the story and ensure the truth is discovered.

Contact our sex crimes defense attorney Christopher Keyser directly at (612) 338-5007 for a free consultation. Your important call will be answered 24 hours a day.