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What’s the Difference Between Theft, Robbery, and Burglary?

Category: Criminal Defense | General Legal

People often mistake robbery for burglary, or burglary for theft. So what’s the difference?

Minnesota Theft Charges

Theft is generally defined as intentionally taking property that is not yours. The property can be taken temporarily or permanently, but as long as you take it without permission, a theft has been committed. Common types of theft include pickpocketing, shoplifting, tricking someone into providing services without paying, writing a bad check (or a check without enough funs in the bank

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Common Myths About Minnesota Search Warrants

Published By: Chris Keyser

Whenever a police officer asks to search your home or vehicle, you have two options: voluntarily consent to a search or refuse to comply unless the police have a search warrant. Telling the cops to “come back with a warrant” is not only your right but usually – if not always – a smart idea.

What is a search warrant and how do they work in Minnesota? Most people understand that a search warrant is a court-authorized document

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Minnesota Alcohol Limit Lowered for Aggravating Factor in DWI Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Alcohol Concentration | Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI

Effective August 1, 2015, it is an aggravating factor to operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher in Minnesota. Prior to August 1, 2015, the limit was 0.20 to be considered an aggravating factor warranting harsher punishment.

Under Minnesota’s Driving While Impaired law, it is illegal to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If a driver’s alcohol concentration at the time

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Minnesota Assault Laws Explained

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Criminal Defense | Domestic Assault

Assault is a broad and common charge in Minnesota. There are several types of assault including Fifth Degree Assault, Fourth Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, First Degree Assault, Domestic Assault, and Aggravated Assault.
So what’s the difference?

Regardless of what assault level a person is charged with, the consequences can be life changing. Understanding the difference between assault crimes is critical. Reading about Minnesota’s different assault laws can be difficult and frustrating, especially when there are

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What Are Your Rights to Defend Yourself At Home

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Criminal Defense | Gun Rights

An attack on your or your family in your home, or even just around town, can be a jarring experience. In the moment, no one should have to think about the repercussions of defending themselves from such an attack.

There are laws in place designed to protect those who are protecting themselves, their families, and their property. They vary by state, situation, and your reaction. Find out what these laws are in our infographic below.

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Criminal Defense in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense

As a Hennepin County Criminal Defense Law Firm, we continuously get charges dismissed or reduced throughout Minneapolis and surrounding cities. Call us at (612) 281-8325 for a free consultation.

Hennepin County has a population of 1,152,425 with Minneapolis as the county seat. Of Minnesota’s ten judicial districts, Hennepin County makes up the Fourth Judicial District with two downtown locations and three suburban locations.

Division I: Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487

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How Does the Diversion Program Work in Dakota County, Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense

Getting Into the Dakota County Diversion Program*

This article is for informational purposes only. If you have questions about the diversion program, contact Dakota County District Court. If you have an open criminal charge and are seeking representation, please call us at (612) 281-8325 for a consultation.

Getting into a diversion program is a big concern for many certain first-time offenders. Most counties have some version of a diversion program whereby defendants who successfully complete the program

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