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California Meth Seized by Minnesota Law Enforcement

MAY 30 2021

Minnesota, like many states, takes drug trafficking incredibly seriously – and the law reflects that.

In fact, a few years ago Minnesota made some changes to existing laws regarding controlled substances. Now, those found guilty of trafficking controlled substances face severe penalties.

Three accused people are about to experience the harshness of Minnesota drug trafficking laws.

After a six-month investigation, Minnesota law enforcement made three arrests in connection with methamphetamine trafficking that stretched all the way

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The Last Thing Any MN Business Owner Needs? Fraud Charges

MAY 7 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Fraud | Tax Evasion | Tax Frauds

Tax fraud may come about as a mistake for some Minnesota business owners, but penalties can reflect more severity than an error in judgment – and this may happen more than you think.

The owners of several Twin Cities restaurants were charged last year with multiple tax crimes. This included 55 felony counts for filing fraudulent sales tax returns and 62 felony counts of failure to collect or pay sales tax.

It is suspected the owners of the

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Expungement Doesn’t Mean Your Minnesota Record Is Cleared

MAY 6 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Criminal records can cause many problems for people throughout their lives, long after sentences served. It can affect your ability to find a job or even a place to live.

Luckily, the government has provided a remedy for undue suffering from criminal charges: expungement. However, it’s a complex process in Minnesota, with much to grasp about its rules and requirements.

Here’s what you need to know about expungement if you’re eligible, and how it works.

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MN Domestic Assault: Does Turning Yourself In Make a Difference?

APR. 22 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Unfortunately, domestic violence is more pervasive than it should be. It touches the lives of people no matter their status.

In fact, recently, a professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings was arrested for domestic violence. After turning himself in, he faces third-degree felony family assault charges in Texas, where the violence took place.

Even though it happens far more than we’d like, law enforcement and the criminal justice system don’t sweep frequent domestic violence charges under the

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MN Mall Fight Ends in 2nd Degree Murder Charges

APR. 19 2021

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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False Alarms Can End in Jail Time and Big Fines in MN

APR. 8 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: False Alarm / Alarm Tampering

An Illinois man was recently arrested for disorderly conduct when he made a bomb threat. Thankfully, the threat was entirely false. He simply made up a story about having a bomb so the police would not come inside his residence.

Now, this man faces up to five years in prison for making up his threat. But that’s in Illinois. What would have happened if he were in Minnesota? Read on to find out.

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Why Do Some Minnesotans Make False Domestic Violence Claims?

APR. 1 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue, and the state of Minnesota understands that gravity. While the vast majority of domestic violence claims are true, a small minority are fabricated.

Dealing with a false accusation can be frightening. Make sure to have an experienced attorney on your side; it’s the first step to ensure the protection of your rights.

Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence in Minnesota, why someone would make a false claim, and