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Defending Against The Legal Consequences of Arson Charges in Minnesota
Defending Against The Legal Consequences of Arson Charges in Minnesota
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Arson, the intentional act of setting fire to property, is a serious crime with severe legal consequences. If you or someone you know is facing arson charges in Minnesota, it is crucial to understand the gravity of the situation and take immediate steps to mount a strong defense. 

 

Understand Arson Laws in Minnesota

 

To build an effective defense strategy, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the specific arson laws in Minnesota. Arson offenses are classified into different


MN Arson Is One Thing, Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Is Another
MN Arson Is One Thing, Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Is Another
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Virtually from the time that man discovered fire, it has been wielded as a weapon. Likely for that very reason, there are long-ago established laws for setting them inappropriately that carry severe penalties, even today.

 

Moreover, even planning to commit arson can land you in hot water. Three Minnesota men found out the hard way last August. They were accused of arson in fires set at Target corporate headquarters in Minneapolis.

 

It happened during a period of


Burn Private Property in MN, Spend 5 Years Max in Prison
Burn Private Property in MN, Spend 5 Years Max in Prison
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The term arson can conjure a lot of thoughts in people’s minds. You think of someone setting their home or business ablaze for the insurance money or deliberately causing a forest on fire.

 

In Massachusetts recently, a man was accused of burning hay bales with Biden/Harris campaign signage on them. As a result, he is being held without bail for purposefully setting fire to the display and charged with burning personal property.

 

Where he’s from in Massachusetts, this


Snapchat Videos Lead to Arson Charges in Minnesota
Snapchat Videos Lead to Arson Charges in Minnesota
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In the wake of George Floyd’s death, many cities across America have seen riots and destruction mixed in with peaceful protests. In Colorado, a 22-year old man was arrested for setting a police station on fire, a crime that landed him in federal court.

 

How was he caught? A Snapchat video shows him lighting the device used to set fire to the building in question.

 

Arson is a major crime no matter where it occurs, but committing


Bad Break-up? Think Twice About Burning an Ex’s Old Things in MN
Bad Break-up? Think Twice About Burning an Ex’s Old Things in MN
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You’ve seen it in a million movies. There’s a bad breakup. One partner storms out of the house, leaving all their stuff behind. The next time that person comes back, there’s a bonfire in the front yard, and their now-ex is throwing the clothes, books, and game consoles they left behind into the flames.

 

Some media outlets even suggest that this is a healthy way to cope with a breakup. This can lead many people to think


The 3 Different Types of Arson in Minnesota
The 3 Different Types of Arson in Minnesota
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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


Reasons Arson Occurs in Minnesota
Reasons Arson Occurs in Minnesota
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Arson occurs for various reasons in Minnesota, and in this post we’re going to cover several of the most common ones. We’ll also detail the penalties and what you can do to fight your charges.

 

Why Minnesotans Start Fires

 

Young people are the most frequent offenders for arson, with most offenders being between 10 and 25 years old. Knowing that, many of the stated reasons behind arson listed below start to make a bit more sense,


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.

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