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Navigating Complex Securities Fraud Cases in MN
Navigating Complex Securities Fraud Cases in MN
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Category: Fraud

Securities fraud cases present a labyrinth of legal intricacies that demand a nuanced understanding of financial markets, regulations, and evolving legal landscapes. In the state of Minnesota, as in many jurisdictions, these cases have become increasingly complex, posing challenges for both prosecutors and defense attorneys.

 

In this blog, we will explore the legal nuances of securities fraud cases in Minnesota, shedding light on recent developments, challenges faced by legal practitioners, and effective defense strategies crucial in navigating this


The Consequences of a Minnesota Fraud Conviction on Your Professional Licenses
The Consequences of a Minnesota Fraud Conviction on Your Professional Licenses
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Being convicted of fraud in Minnesota can severely affect your professional license. Fraud is a serious crime that involves intentionally deceiving someone to obtain something of value. It can take many forms, including identity theft, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, embezzlement, etc. In Minnesota, fraud is a felony offense that can result in significant legal and financial penalties and damage to your reputation and career. In this blog post, we will discuss the impact of a Minnesota fraud conviction on your


Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in Federal Criminal Cases
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in Federal Criminal Cases
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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is a federal law enacted in 1986 to address computer-related crimes such as hacking, unauthorized access to computer systems, and the theft or destruction of electronic data. Since its inception, the CFAA has been used to prosecute various computer-related crimes in federal criminal cases. This blog post will take a closer look at the CFAA and its application in federal criminal cases.

The CFAA makes accessing a computer system without authorization or exceeding


The Last Thing Any MN Business Owner Needs? Fraud Charges
The Last Thing Any MN Business Owner Needs? Fraud Charges
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Tax fraud may come about as a mistake for some Minnesota business owners, but penalties can reflect more severity than an error in judgment – and this may happen more than you think.

 

The owners of several Twin Cities restaurants were charged last year with multiple tax crimes.  This included 55 felony counts for filing fraudulent sales tax returns and 62 felony counts of failure to collect or pay sales tax.

 

It is suspected the owners of the


Things Minnesotans Should Consider Before Turning Themselves In
Things Minnesotans Should Consider Before Turning Themselves In
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The mail is so interwoven in daily life that we may not think about it as a window to crimes like mail fraud, a felony in Minnesota. If you commit a crime involving the mail, you can find yourself in some serious legal jeopardy.

 

Case in point: a financial advisor in Maple Grove is currently being accused of federal mail fraud as part of a scheme to misuse his client’s funds. The U.S. Attorney’s office is alleging that


Former Contractor Defrauds MN for Nearly $1 Million in COVID Relief
Former Contractor Defrauds MN for Nearly $1 Million in COVID Relief
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Defrauding the government is no laughing matter. In fact, it’s a serious crime with serious consequences, as one Minnesota man recently learned.

 

A Minnesota man who owns a lawn care service was indicted for allegedly obtaining over $800,000 in COVID-19 relief funds fraudulently from the Paycheck Protection Program.

 

He submitted an application for the program even though his business was no longer licensed or even doing business. He also filed the claim under the name of another


Statements from 2nd Largest Ponzi Scheme in MN Completely Fabricated
Statements from 2nd Largest Ponzi Scheme in MN Completely Fabricated
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Category: Fraud | Ponzi Schemes

 

A 10-year-old crime has finally been resolved in Minnesota. Just after the Great Recession of 2008, there were a lot of people looking to turn their investments back into liquid assets.

 

In particular, a group of investors tried to pull their cash out of a foreign exchange investment program in Minneapolis. Despite the fraudster’s assurance that money could be withdrawn whenever, he never returned any to his investors.

 

They sued him, but the money was gone, and


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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