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MN Domestic Assault: Does Turning Yourself In Make a Difference?
MN Domestic Assault: Does Turning Yourself In Make a Difference?
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Unfortunately, domestic violence is more pervasive than it should be. It touches the lives of people no matter their status.

 

In fact, recently, a professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings was arrested for domestic violence. After turning himself in, he faces third-degree felony family assault charges in Texas, where the violence took place.

 

Even though it happens far more than we’d like, law enforcement and the criminal justice system don’t sweep frequent domestic violence charges under the


MN Mall Fight Ends in 2nd Degree Murder Charges
MN Mall Fight Ends in 2nd Degree Murder Charges
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Category: Murder

 

Murder is one of the gravest crimes you can commit in Minnesota – and anywhere else in the country, for that matter. Most people easily comprehend that murder is a criminal offense, but many aren’t clear on the degrees of murder and what makes them different.

 

A news example of contrasting murder charges took place recently in Minneapolis. A man was charged with second-degree murder after an argument in a mall escalated to a fatal shooting. When


False Alarms Can End in Jail Time and Big Fines in MN
False Alarms Can End in Jail Time and Big Fines in MN
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An Illinois man was recently arrested for disorderly conduct when he made a bomb threat. Thankfully, the threat was entirely false. He simply made up a story about having a bomb so the police would not come inside his residence.

 

Now, this man faces up to five years in prison for making up his threat. But that’s in Illinois. What would have happened if he were in Minnesota? Read on to find out.

 

Threats of Violence in


Why Do Some Minnesotans Make False Domestic Violence Claims?
Why Do Some Minnesotans Make False Domestic Violence Claims?
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Domestic violence is a serious issue, and the state of Minnesota understands that gravity. While the vast majority of domestic violence claims are true, a small minority are fabricated.

 

Dealing with a false accusation can be frightening. Make sure to have an experienced attorney on your side; it’s the first step to ensure the protection of your rights.

 

Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence in Minnesota, why someone would make a false claim, and


Caught Stealing Cars? MN’s Auto Theft Units Are Educating Drivers
Caught Stealing Cars? MN’s Auto Theft Units Are Educating Drivers
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Category: Auto Theft

Cars get stolen quite frequently, and Minnesota is no exception. In fact, authorities have been warning residents of the Twin Cities not to leave their cars running and unattended, no matter how brief. Car theft happens in the blink of an eye.

 

Twin Cities authorities stated that in the first month of 2021, 450 cars were stolen. Of those, three-fourths were left unattended and running – creating an ready opportunity for car thieves.

 

No matter how easily a


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


75 Percent of Twin Cities Carjackings Committed by Juveniles
75 Percent of Twin Cities Carjackings Committed by Juveniles
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Carjacking isn’t something anyone ever wants to experience, but it’s not an uncommon occurrence. What is surprising, however, is not only how many carjackings are taking place in our area but also who is committing these crimes!

 

In the Twin Cities, carjackings have increased over last year by a staggering 537 percent, and three-quarters of those crimes were perpetrated by our cities’ juveniles.

 

This is a grave concern for two reasons. One, carjacking is dangerous for


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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