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Don’t Let Your MN Teen Get a DWI This Prom and Graduation Season

MAY 26 2019

It’s probably a safe bet that this prom and graduation season will play out like it does every year – masses of high school seniors gleefully attending parties and afterparties, getting “turned-up” like there’s no tomorrow.

Unfortunately statistics lean point to a good number of Minnesota teens being seemingly more excited about the alcohol-infused celebrations and after-parties than they are about getting their diplomas.

Alcohol and other substances have long been a main attraction during prom and

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How Auto Theft Charges Work in Minnesota

MAY 18 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Auto Theft | Carjacking | Motor Vehicle Tampering | Theft Crimes

If you live in Minneapolis, you’ve probably heard about the recent rise in auto thefts. From March 1 to April 22, over three dozen cars were reported as stolen.

Older Hondas have been targeted in particular, and police in Robbinsdale are clearly on alert, having recently arrested a man who was suspected to be in a stolen car. No charges have been pressed against him, but the case is not closed yet.

Once someone has been found

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Illegal Prescription Drugs: How Minnesota Handles Them

MAY 9 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Prescription Drug Crimes

Drug possession and trafficking crimes can involve the manufacture, transport, sale or distribution, or mere possession of any controlled substance, and penalties are based primarily on two factors: what kind of drug it is, and how much you have.

Although millions of prescriptions are filled daily across the country, above board and according to law, there’s a fine line between when handling prescribed medications is legal and when it’s not. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse

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The 3 Different Types of Arson in Minnesota

MAY 3 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Arson

The Thief River Falls fire seems to have more twists and turns every time it makes headlines. Originally, the story was reported as an arson and a murder, but as more information is revealed, drug crimes and the loss of a young mother have been added to the story as well.

The murder within the arson is going to come with serious consequences if the alleged defendant is found guilty, but the penalties for arson may add decades

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Minnesota’s Human Trafficking Problem and What’s Being Done

APR. 24 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Trafficking

Human trafficking is the second-largest (and fastest growing) criminal industry in the world. Often referred to as modern-day-slavery, human trafficking involves the sale of adults and children for commercial sexual servitude or forced labor.

It is a threat to public safety, public health, and human rights, and occurs around the world, including in communities throughout Minnesota. In fact, Minnesota is the third biggest state for human trafficking in the nation.

In order to address this urgent problem, Minnesota

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The Five Degrees of Domestic Assault in Minnesota

APR. 19 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Family Violence

Where domestic violence charges could previously be – and often were – prosecuted as fairly minor incidences, societal spotlighting on domestic assault and sweeping criminal justice reforms across the nation have changed the way these crimes are approached.

In our state, for instance, repeat assault offenders now face enhanced penalties depending on their previous crimes. This makes it more important than ever to fight back.

If you or someone you care about is facing domestic violence charges, and

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Can You Really Face Military Prosecution for Cheating on Your Spouse?

APR. 12 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Law | UCMJ

You probably know that the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a separate set of rules from federal and state laws, but you might not know how separate. One of the most distinct differences is how the UCMJ governs the personal lives of military members.

Perhaps you’ve heard rumors of a law against cheating on your spouse. Though rarely used, this is technically true, and people have been prosecuted for it.

So, if you have been involved

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