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When Do Minnesota Domestic Violence Charges Get Federal Attention?
When Do Minnesota Domestic Violence Charges Get Federal Attention?
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In Minnesota, deeds defined as acts of domestic violence are unlawful. What many people don’t realize is that it’s not just illegal under state law to commit domestic violence, but federal law as well.

 

This is why it’s critical if you’re charged with domestic violence to understand how both state and federal laws can apply to your case. Here is what you need to know about domestic violence crimes in Minnesota and when those charges can turn into


How Does Age of Consent Work in Minnesota?
How Does Age of Consent Work in Minnesota?
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Getting charged with a sex crime can have serious consequences — even if the charges are false, your life and reputation may be ruined! This is why, before entering any romantic relationship, it’s important to be aware of the age of your partner.

 

The “age of consent” is generally defined as the minimum age at which an individual is considered legally old enough to consent to participation in sexual activity. The age of consent varies by state, and


Bipartisan Veteran Diversion Program Stalled Again
Bipartisan Veteran Diversion Program Stalled Again
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The military plays a huge role in the country, protecting its borders as well as American interests overseas. In this all-volunteer military, sometimes traumatic events experienced during active duty can result in serious problems at home and veterans find themselves behind bars.

 

To help combat this issue, the Minnesota legislature has been attempting to pass the Veteran’s Restorative Justice Act.

 

Unfortunately, as of late 2020, the bill has yet to be passed in the Minnesota House due to


Minnesota Drug Possession: Crimes, Defenses, and Potential Outcomes
Minnesota Drug Possession: Crimes, Defenses, and Potential Outcomes
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Every year, Minnesota prisons flood with hundreds of people arrested for drug possession. Many of the charges that land them there involve only small amounts of illicit substances found in a car or on a person.

 

Being caught with a small amount of drugs may seem like a relatively minor crime, but Minnesota law takes all drug offenses very seriously. Our state considers not only common drugs like marijuana and cocaine to be controlled dangerous substances (CDS), but also


Murder vs. Manslaughter: Different Homicide Charges in Minnesota
Murder vs. Manslaughter: Different Homicide Charges in Minnesota
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When someone is murdered, it may seem like the accused is doomed.

 

But maybe the murder wasn’t intentional, or was a “crime of passion” (which is not just a term used in the movies!). For this reason, Minnesota has different charges and penalties for homicide. If you are accused of homicide, you may face the following charges:

 

First Degree Murder. This is the most severe crime in Minnesota’s criminal justice system. The most common distinction between first


How Prostitution Penalties are Decided – and How to Fight Back
How Prostitution Penalties are Decided – and How to Fight Back
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So you’ve been charged with prostitution or solicitation charges in Minnesota. What do you do to create the best defense?

 

In a previous blog post, we laid out the basic charges and penalties for soliciting a prostitute in Minnesota. If you want to better understand what you are facing, checking it out may clear a few things up for you.

 

But what about when your specific circumstances lead to you facing additional penalties? How does that impact


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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