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FEB. 11 2014

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

This article was updated on August 6, 2015 to reflect changes in Minnesota expungement law*

People routinely call us wanting to know whether they can get their criminal record “expunged” or sealed from public view. Minnesota expungement law is a divisive issue: some want to restrict offenders’ ability to seal criminal records, while those with convictions who cannot obtain employment or housing because of their criminal background want a fresh start. Expungement petitions can be tricky depending

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Can Justin Bieber Be Deported?

JAN. 26 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Teen pop star Justin Bieber made headlines recently for some questionable behavior. The 19-year-old musician was arrested on January 23, 2014 for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI), posession of illegal narcotics, and drag racing in Florida. Scores of Bieber’s fan – known as “Beliebers” – pose the question of whether the Canadian entertainer can legally be deported from the United States now that charges have been lodged against him. Let’s discuss.

What Is Deportation?

“Deportation” is the

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Christopher Keyser Named 2014 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

JAN. 26 2014

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: News

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a

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Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Minnesota

DEC. 10 2013

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

As a continuation of our previous post “Assault 101: The Basics” we’d like to present a brief overview of the different kinds of assault. We previously mentioned the six types of assault charges but did not mention the different areas that can be considered assault.

Assault is considered a crime of violence against another person. There are different types of assault and the penalties vary. In Minnesota, assaults causing temporary bodily injury or no injury are misdemeanors. Furthermore, physical contact

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Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in Minnesota

DEC. 10 2013

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

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What You Should Know About the Minnesota Dream Act

NOV. 20 2013

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

t’s no secret that college is expensive. For students faced with out-of-state tuition, it’s too expensive. What if you have lived in a state for many years and are still billed the out-of-state price? That’s something young students who are also undocumented immigrants face all over the country. A new Minnesota law however, has changed that.

Before the Dream Act, undocumented students had to pay out-of-state tuition no matter how long they had lived in the state. So if

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The Basics of Minnesota DWI/DUI Charges

NOV. 14 2013

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Most people know the legal limit for drinking and driving is .08% BAC for those 21 and over. Once you reach that point however, the laws can get pretty confusing. Here are some things you need to know about DUI/DWI laws in Minnesota.

“Pleading the Fifth” doesn’t really work. You cannot refuse a chemical test without some consequences. Minnesota has an implied consent law, meaning all drivers are required to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath,

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