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How to Survive Probation in Minnesota
How to Survive Probation in Minnesota
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Category: Probation

 

If you’ve been convicted of a crime, you might have to be on probation as an alternative to jail – or sometimes in addition to jail.

 

Now, probation is obviously a better option than spending months or years confined in a jail cell, not being able to see and contribute to your family. But in addition to its apparent advantages, probation – like anything – also comes with disadvantages. Just because it’s a “lighter” sentence doesn’t mean probation


Understanding Misdemeanor Weapons Charges
Understanding Misdemeanor Weapons Charges
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Category: Weapons Charges

Guns are currently having their moment at the forefront of American culture. With constant debates about gun policies, gun advocates are more concerned than ever to make sure their Second Amendment rights are protected at all costs.

 

That’s why it is especially important right now to make sure that you fully understand our state’s laws regarding weapons charges, new methods that law enforcement officers are using to catch violators, and the penalties that come with potentially breaking those laws.


Minnesota Police Investigated for Excessive Force in Shooting
Minnesota Police Investigated for Excessive Force in Shooting
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Last month, a man says police officers used excessive force and seriously injured him while they were investigating gunshot reports on the north side of Minneapolis.

 

Shawn Davis is a 22-year-old Minneapolis resident who alleges that law enforcement tackled him, kneed him, and punched him in the face when they suspected he had been involved in the shooting. After Davis was arrested, police couldn’t find any evidence that he had taken part in the shooting. So they are now


A Guide to White Collar Crimes in Minnesota
A Guide to White Collar Crimes in Minnesota
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You’ve heard the term “white collar crime” before, but what exactly is a white collar crime?

 

A white collar crime is the general term for a wide variety of crimes that are nonviolent, financially motivated, and often use deceit to achieve their purpose. People in a business or government setting are usually the most common perpetrators, and penalties can range from incarceration and high fines to restitution, community service, and probation.

 

Just because white collar crimes don’t


So You Were Caught Shoplifting
So You Were Caught Shoplifting
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Shoplifting is often regarded as a minor crime with few repercussions. It’s seen as something that teens do and grow out of, and most view it as something that can be solved by returning stolen merchandise to a store and apologizing.

 

However, under Minnesota law, thefts are considered a serious offense that can lead to hefty fines and possible jail time. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), more than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting


What Types of Cases Can Be Expunged in Minnesota?
What Types of Cases Can Be Expunged in Minnesota?
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Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes are serious enough to be called crimes. And if you’ve been charged with a crime in Minnesota, that means you also have a criminal record.

 

Unfortunately, criminal records are hard to escape. You have to disclose that you’ve been convicted of a crime on all types of important documents, and anyone who does a background check on you can easily see your record. It can make getting a job, finding an


How Parents Can Prevent Juvenile Crimes
How Parents Can Prevent Juvenile Crimes
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Category: Juvenile Law

Having your child charged with a juvenile crime can be devastating and scary for any parent to experience. Both you and your child have to deal with the repercussions and consequences that result from the alleged offense.

 

In Minnesota, juvenile delinquency matters cover petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felony offenses allegedly committed by those under 18 years old. If your child is charged with a crime, not only do you have to deal with finding the best juvenile


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