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Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force: MN Now Working With the Feds

AUG. 14 2020

In the two and a half months since the death of George Floyd, Minnesota has been spotlighted as the center for protests, change, and civil unrest. The results have varied widely.

City Council members unanimously voted to eliminate the Minneapolis Police Department in June. Over 100 officers have resigned, were fired, or took a leave of absence. The entire community service staff was let go due to budget cuts.

So what effects are the protests and changes

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MN Driver’s Manual Updated Four Years After Traffic Stop Shooting

AUG. 11 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Gun Crimes | Gun Rights | Weapons Charges

Traffic stops can be a uniquely stressful interaction for both motorists and police officers. In recognition of this, Minnesota has recently announced updates to its Driver’s Manual.

These updates were announced four years to the day after the shooting of Philando Castile, who was killed by a Minnesota police officer during a routine traffic stop.

Traffic Stop Tragedy Involved a Legal Firearm in the Vehicle

Philando Castile was carrying a legal firearm in his vehicle when

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Restoring Your Rights in MN: What Happens After Expungement

AUG. 4 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

A criminal record in Minnesota can have consequences for your future, long after you’ve paid your debt to society and completed sentencing from the court. Often, landlords and employers ask if applicants have been convicted of criminal offenses. That means your criminal record can impact your ability to find employment and housing.

Many people seek expungement as a remedy for the problems presented by a criminal record. Here’s what you need to know about the expungement process and how

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

JULY 27 2020

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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Violent Crime Numbers Are Soaring throughout Minnesota

JULY 17 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes

2020 has been quite the year. Between a pandemic, stay at home orders, growing distrust in police, nationwide protests, and surges in violent crime in Minnesota, it has literally been a year for the history books.

In fact, in Minnesota, the violent crime rate has soared. Phone calls to 911 about gunshots heard on the streets of Minneapolis have doubled from this same time last year according to the Star Tribune.

Violent crime has seen such an

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Stalking Is a Form of Domestic Violence in Minnesota

JULY 15 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence | Family Violence | Stalking

When people envision stalking, they think of someone hiding in the shadows watching the person they are obsessed with, eventually leading to harassment and other crimes. That may be the way it is portrayed in movies, but in everyday life, stalking crimes can work a bit differently.

A good example of how different the reality of stalking can be took place in Minneapolis this year. A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with two counts of stalking for

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Snapchat Videos Lead to Arson Charges in Minnesota

JULY 3 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Arson

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, many cities across America have seen riots and destruction mixed in with peaceful protests. In Colorado, a 22-year old man was arrested for setting a police station on fire, a crime that landed him in federal court.

How was he caught? A Snapchat video shows him lighting the device used to set fire to the building in question.

Arson is a major crime no matter where it occurs, but committing