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Six Times There’s No Question You Need a Minnesota Defense Attorney

JUNE 15 2020

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Law Specialist

There are six primary categories of felonies in the state of Minnesota and the last thing you want is to find yourself being charged with one.

However, every year hundreds are brought up on felony charges for dozens of different reasons. Most of these people probably did not plan on facing felony charges and were likely unprepared.

You don’t want to be brought up on felony charges without an attorney. But, understanding where an attorney can come

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Alcohol with Your Take-Out in MN Now? One Less Reason to Drive Drunk

JUNE 5 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

There have been a lot of changes to the ways things are done due to COVID-19. Some things are more restrictive while others are less – including to-go beer and wine with your Minnesota takeout orders.

The Star Tribune reported in April that laws have been temporarily relaxed in order to let people buy beer and wine to go with takeout orders from restaurants. While this change is certainly convenient, it also is one less excuse for you

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Amid Pandemic Arrest Reduction, When Is MN Retail Theft a Priority?

JUNE 5 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Shoplifting/Retail Theft

When it comes to arrests for non-violent and low-level crimes, law enforcement agencies in Minnesota have shifted their focus. For instance, the Star Tribune reports Twin Cities law enforcement is looking to tackle crimes that pose a clear threat to society right now.

All of this, an effort to curtail court proceedings and reduce jail populations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. So does this mean that non-violent offenders are off the hook?

Afraid not!

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MAY 26 2020

Pandemic-Related Hate Crimes Will Land You Enhanced Sentencing in MN

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Hate Crimes

Reports are coming from cities throughout the country that Asians and Asian Americans being targeted for harassment and assault related to COVID-19.

These crimes appear to carry a racial element of bias some people believe stems from the President’s describing the virus at one point as the “Chinese virus.”

In response to the uptick in hate crimes, Minnesota law enforcement is committed to curbing crimes committed with this bias, and to prosecute offenders to the full extent

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Did MN Police Decide Your Leaving the House Was Non-Essential?

MAY 18 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Stay-at-Home Order Violations

Who would’ve guessed that getting together with a few friends to play cards could result in being charged with a misdemeanor? In Minnesota, that’s exactly what can happen if you are found in violation of the state’s stay-at-home order.

Other cases have made headlines too. From driving while intoxicated to simply driving with an expired license, some Minnesotans are adding charges to other violations simply by leaving their house for purposes deemed “non-essential.”

Now that the stay-at-home

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How a Stay-at-Home-Violation Could Lead to a Minnesota Drug Crime Charge

MAY 8 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: COVID-19/Coronavirus | Drug Crimes

With a stay-at-home order firmly in place in Minnesota through a governor’s order, Minnesotans are expected to stay at home.

These days, going out for a drive in your car can lead to more than you bargained for – as one Minnesota couple now charged with felony drug crimes for possession of methamphetamines has found out.

Ignoring the parameters of this order can land you in hot water with police, who can pull you over and search your

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Why Negotiating in MN White Collar Crime Cases Is So Complex

MAY 3 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Embezzlement | Money Laundering | Racketeering | White Collar Crimes

Under Minnesota and federal law, white-collar crimes are illegal, non-violent activities that are committed by individuals and organizations for personal or financial gain. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, white-collar crimes are often complex to prosecute because they are often sophisticated crimes dealing with complex transactions.

Negotiating white collar crime charges in Minnesota is complicated. If you are facing white collar charges, it’s important to understand the intricacies of the crime, common penalties, and defenses.