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Minnesota Drug Court Programs: Alternatives to Traditional Sentencing

NOV. 18 2025

Drug-related offenses in Minnesota can carry severe penalties, including jail time, fines, and long-term barriers to employment or housing. Fortunately, Minnesota’s drug court programs offer a rehabilitative alternative, focusing on recovery rather than punishment to break cycles of addiction and crime. Facing these charges requires early legal guidance.

Consulting a Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer at Keyser Law P.A. ensures your eligibility is evaluated and your application is prepared for the best chance of acceptance.

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Can You Challenge Radar Gun Accuracy in Minnesota Speeding Ticket Cases

NOV. 5 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Speeding Tickets | Traffic Violations

A speeding ticket might seem like a minor issue, but in Minnesota, even a single violation can have lasting effects. Many drivers assume there’s no point in fighting a speeding ticket because “the radar doesn’t lie.” However, radar guns, like any measuring device, are not infallible. They require proper calibration, operator training, and maintenance to ensure accuracy.

When these standards are not met, you can challenge the evidence behind a speeding citation, including the radar gun’s accuracy and

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Understanding Minnesota’s Controlled Substance Schedules in Drug Crime Cases

OCT. 22 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

If you’re facing drug charges in Minneapolis, you’ve likely encountered confusing legal terminology about “schedules” and “classifications.” Understanding Minnesota’s controlled substance schedules is essential when facing drug charges in Minneapolis, as the schedule determines the severity of charges and potential penalties you face.

At Keyser Law P.A., our experienced Minneapolis drug crime defense lawyers help clients handle complicated Minnesota drug laws, explain how controlled substance classifications impact their cases, and build strong, personalized defense strategies to protect their rights

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How Body Camera Evidence Can Help Your Minneapolis Criminal Defense Case

SEP. 26 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Body Cameras | Criminal Defense | Evidence

Body-worn cameras have transformed the way police encounters are documented in Minnesota. For individuals facing criminal charges in Minneapolis, this technology can play a key role in shaping the defense strategy. While police reports summarize events from an officer’s perspective, body camera recordings can provide a more direct and unfiltered account of what occurred. When reviewed carefully, our criminal defense lawyers at Keyser Law P.A., can use the recordings to highlight inconsistencies, raise questions about police conduct, or even contradict

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Minnesota’s Stand Your Ground Laws: When Self-Defense Goes Too Far

SEP. 22 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Self Defense | Stand Your Ground Laws

Being charged with a crime after defending yourself is frightening and confusing. Many Minneapolis, MN, residents assume they have the right to “stand their ground” when threatened, but Minnesota’s laws work differently from those of other states.

Understanding these legal differences can mean avoiding serious criminal charges that can change your life forever. At Keyser Law P.A., we help Minneapolis, MN area clients navigate these challenging situations. Our Minneapolis criminal defense attorney understands when self-defense becomes criminal and

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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Minnesota Criminal Defense Cases

AUG. 26 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Expert Witnesses

When facing criminal charges in Minnesota, the success of your case may rely on the strength of the evidence presented in court. While the prosecution may rely on law enforcement testimony and forensic reports, the defense has powerful tools of its own, including the use of expert witnesses. Expert witnesses introduce specialized knowledge to the courtroom to help judges and juries understand challenging issues that go beyond everyday experience.

If you are being charged with a serious criminal

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Understanding Minnesota’s Expungement Process for Felony Convictions

AUG. 18 2025

Published By: Chris Keyser

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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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

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