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Got MN Teens at Home Over Spring Break? Here’s Common Mischief We See

Spring break is an exciting time for teenagers. Hey, we all need a break from the stresses of life — school, in their case — and enjoy a week of fun, right?

The problem is, sometimes spring break isn’t just all fun and games. It is common for teenagers to cross the line into engaging in acts of mischief while school is out, too.

Below are some of the most common acts that are seen during this

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You Can Only Permit Your Minnesota Teen To Drink This Holiday Season

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Juvenile Law | Minor in Possession

What are your holiday plans? Because for many families, the holidays are all about getting people together and enjoying each other’s company.

You have dinners, gift exchanges, and big parties. And when there’s a big party, there’s usually a chance you’ll be enjoying spiked eggnog or cider.

You probably know that your teen is also at the age of wanting in on the alcoholic fun. Many parents say why not let them? Their philosophy is, if your

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How Minnesotans Can Get Rid of Their Juvenile Records

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Juvenile Law

It’s true, the juvenile justice system does tend to go easier on juvenile offenders than adult courts would, focusing on rehabilitation before young people begin facing the real responsibilities (and punitive measures) of an adult.

What’s also true, a youth’s responsibilities aren’t always finished upon completion of community service or offense-related program. Living with a criminal record, juvenile or otherwise, could cost you a job, a degree, and certain housing.

If you know your Minnesota juvenile record

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Charged As an Adult: In Minnesota, It Can Happen as Young as 14

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Juvenile Law

In 2016, the Church of St. Mary in Melrose burned to the ground in what was determined to be an act of arson. However, investigators were unable to identify the perpetrator until two years after the blaze.

In 2018, a St. Cloud teen confessed to setting the fire. Because he was only 13 at the time of the incident, he is being prosecuted for First Degree Arson in the Stearns County Juvenile Court. Had he been one year

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What Minnesota Parents – and Teens – Should Know about MIP Laws

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Juvenile Law | MIP Laws | Underage Drinking

No matter where you are in the country, any person purchasing alcohol must be 21 years of age or older. It is also a criminal offense across the USA for anyone to purchase (or attempt to purchase) alcohol by making false statements (including the presentation of a fake ID).

However, unlike in some other states, there are certain circumstances in which possession and consumption of alcohol by persons under 21 is, in fact, legal in Minnesota.

If your

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Minnesota Juvenile Convictions Can Follow You Well into Adulthood

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Juvenile Law

Science has proven that adolescence is one of the most difficult periods of our life cycle. It is the time when we most greatly develop our critical thinking skills and shift into a role of making decisions and solving problems in the way we will be expected to as adults and functional members of society.

Can you imagine what life would look like if we were all judged by the decisions we made during this critical period for

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Don’t Let a Youthful Mistake Stop Your Kid from Going to College

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Juvenile Law

All parents know that even the best teenagers make lapses in judgement.

Studies have shown that teens are prone to impulsive decisions, as the parts of the brain that process emotion and decision-making aren’t yet fully developed. Still more studies have shown that people grow out of their teenage mistakes and behaviors, suggesting that mistakes made during adolescence aren’t necessarily reflective of adult life. For example, whether a person will ultimately succeed in college and early professional career.