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Understanding Minnesota’s Expungement Process for Felony Convictions

AUG. 18 2025

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Living with a felony conviction in Minneapolis can feel like carrying a permanent burden. Every job application, housing rental, and professional license inquiry becomes a reminder of your past. You’re probably wondering if there’s a way to move forward and rebuild your life. The good news is that Minnesota’s expungement laws, including the groundbreaking Clean Slate Act, offer new hope for sealing felony convictions.

Attorney Christopher Keyser of Keyser Law P.A., a Minneapolis, MN criminal defense law firm with

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15 Key Things to Know About DUI/DWI Charges in Minnesota

AUG. 1 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

You never expect your night to end in the back of a squad car with flashing lights in your face. But here you are shocked, anxious, maybe even ashamed. DUI/DWI charges can turn your life upside down. In Minnesota, they’re common. In 2023 alone, police made over 27,000 DWI arrests. The fallout can affect your job, your license, and your future. But you still have rights and options.

You don’t have to face this alone. At Keyser Law P.A.,

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What Are Motion Hearings in a Minneapolis Criminal Case?

JULY 1 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Motion Hearings

If you’re facing criminal charges in Minneapolis, you may hear your attorney mention something called a “motion hearing.” At first, it might sound like just another court date, but motion hearings can play a big role in the outcome of your case. In some situations, a motion hearing can be the difference between going to trial or walking away with your rights protected.

Whether you’re just starting the process or already preparing for court, understanding how motion hearings work

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Minnesota DWI Laws: What Happens After Your First Offense

JUNE 23 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Getting arrested for a DWI can turn your life upside down—and it’s more common than you might think. In 2023, Minnesota saw over 27,000 DWI arrests, with nearly three out of four involving first-time offenders. One moment you’re heading home from a night out; the next, you’re in the back of a squad car, trying to process what just happened.

If this is your first offense, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. A DWI is serious—but you still have rights.

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When Does Assault Become Aggravated Assault?

JUNE 9 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Aggravated Assault

Knowing the difference between assault and aggravated assault can change your case’s outcome. In Minnesota, this could mean the difference between a misdemeanor and a serious felony with prison time.

Maybe it started with raised voices during an argument. Maybe someone got scared, even if you didn’t mean to threaten them. What happened in that moment matters, but so does what happens next. At Keyser Law P.A., our Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys are here to protect your

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Should You Plead Guilty to a Crime?

MAY 25 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense

Getting the right advice from a Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer could be the difference between a life-changing mistake and protecting your future. If you’re facing criminal charges, this decision is serious—it can affect your job, your freedom, and how you’re seen for years to come.

Many people don’t realize how much is at stake until it’s almost too late. That’s why before you plead guilty, it’s important to talk to an experienced Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who can help

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Defenses Against Drug Possession Charges

MAY 17 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Possession

Being charged with drug possession in Minnesota is scary. It might seem like there’s no way out, but the truth is, there are defenses that could work in your favor. A good defense strategy can help reduce the charges or even get them dropped.

No one plans to face drug possession charges. But if you are, knowing your rights matters. A good criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis can help you understand the charges and fight back the right way.

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CASE EVALUATION FORM

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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

WASHINGTON COUNTY

RAMSEY COUNTY

ANOKA COUNTY

DAKOTA COUNTY