Monthly Archives: February 2012

How Does the Diversion Program Work in Dakota County, Minnesota?

FEB. 10 2012

Getting Into the Dakota County Diversion Program

Getting into a diversion program is a big concern for many certain first-time offenders. Most counties have some version of a diversion program whereby defendants who successfully complete the program are awarded the benefit of keeping a clean criminal record. Why each county’s diversion program may slightly differ, we’ll discuss the Dakota County Diversion Program as an example. To learn more about getting into a diversion program to keep your record clean,

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Washington County Veterans Court Aims To Help Minnesota Servicemembers

FEB. 4 2012

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Military Law

In January 2012, Washington County launched a new diversion program for veterans in the criminal justice system. The purpose of the program is to identify criminal defendants who are veterans struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues stemming from combat service.

What is Veterans Court?

Much like the Hennepin County Veterans Court program, Washington County Veterans Court diverts combat veterans from traditional criminal court by setting out strict court-monitored treatment and rehabilitation plans aimed at helping those

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MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

HENNEPIN COUNTY

Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Chanhassen, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Greenfield, Greenwood, Hanover, Hopkins, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, New Hope, Orono, Osseo, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rockford, Rogers, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Anthony Village, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, Woodland and Hassan Township.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Afton, Bayport, Birchwood Village, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland Shores, Lakeland, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Pine Springs, Scandia, St. Marys Point, St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Willernie, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Baytown, Denmark, Grey Cloud Island, May, West Lakeland, Garen and Point Douglas.

RAMSEY COUNTY

Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake Township.

ANOKA COUNTY

Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Fridley, Ham Lake, Hilltop, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey and St. Francis.

DAKOTA COUNTY

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion and West St. Paul.

MINNEAPOLIS

STILLWATER

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