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Can Police Lie to Get a Drug Crimes Confession in MN?

Category: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes

When facing drug charges, you may be apprehensive about speaking to the police. After all, you have the right to stay silent. However, sometimes police may say something that leads you to believe that you should tell them what you know – and sometimes that can land you in a lot of legal trouble.

One question many people have about dealing with police is if they are allowed to lie in order to elicit a confession from you. Believe

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Can You Challenge a MN Drug Search Warrant?

Published By: Chris Keyser

The Constitution of the United States guarantees rights to citizens. The Fourth Amendment, specifically, protects citizens from illegal or unreasonable search and seizure.

In order for law enforcement officers to do a search of your property for drugs, they often have to get a search warrant in advance. The question many people have: Once that search warrant is obtained, does that mean that you cannot fight it? After all, police make mistakes all the time when executing

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A Minnesota Detox Hold Isn’t Just a Night in Jail

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Detox Hold

In Minnesota, when you interact with police and they suspect you to be a danger to yourself or others around you due to drugs or alcohol, then you can be placed in a detox hold. It’s not simply just one night in jail to “sleep it off,” but a serious situation for all involved.

Here’s what you need to know about detox holds in Minnesota, how long they last, and most importantly, how you can get out of one.

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Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force: MN Now Working With the Feds

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Federal Crimes | Violent Crimes

In the two and a half months since the death of George Floyd, Minnesota has been spotlighted as the center for protests, change, and civil unrest. The results have varied widely.

City Council members unanimously voted to eliminate the Minneapolis Police Department in June. Over 100 officers have resigned, were fired, or took a leave of absence. The entire community service staff was let go due to budget cuts.

So what effects are the protests and changes

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Violent Crime Numbers Are Soaring throughout Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes

2020 has been quite the year. Between a pandemic, stay at home orders, growing distrust in police, nationwide protests, and surges in violent crime in Minnesota, it has literally been a year for the history books.

In fact, in Minnesota, the violent crime rate has soared. Phone calls to 911 about gunshots heard on the streets of Minneapolis have doubled from this same time last year according to the Star Tribune.

Violent crime has seen such an

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Minneapolis May Abolish Its Police Force — What Does This Mean?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Police

In the wake of the death of George Floyd, an idea that has been around for quite some time is starting to gain some traction: defunding the police.

The idea of “defunding” the police is something many people have a negative knee-jerk reaction to. However, what defunding or abolishing police inside and outside of Minneapolis means may surprise you. Here’s what you need to know.

Abolishing the Police in Minneapolis: What Does It Mean?

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Six Times There’s No Question You Need a Minnesota Defense Attorney

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Law Specialist

There are six primary categories of felonies in the state of Minnesota and the last thing you want is to find yourself being charged with one.

However, every year hundreds are brought up on felony charges for dozens of different reasons. Most of these people probably did not plan on facing felony charges and were likely unprepared.

You don’t want to be brought up on felony charges without an attorney. But, understanding where an attorney can come

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