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Minnesota’s New Police Reform Laws: What You Need to Know

APR. 20 2023

In the wake of George Floyd’s death and the nationwide protests that followed, Minnesota lawmakers have passed a series of police reform laws addressing police brutality and racial bias. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws and how they might affect you.

Increased Accountability for Police Misconduct

One of the key provisions of the new laws is increased accountability for police misconduct. The laws create a new state agency, the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer

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Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in Federal Criminal Cases

APR. 14 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

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

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Protecting Your Rights and Freedom: What a MN Criminal Lawyer Does

APR. 5 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Lawyer

Being charged with a crime can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Your freedom, reputation, and future are all at stake. That’s why it’s important to have a skilled and experienced criminal lawyer on your side. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what criminal lawyer does and how they can help protect your rights and freedom in Minnesota.

What Does a Criminal Lawyer Do?

A criminal lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in defending individuals who have

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Minnesota’s Expungement Laws: Can You Clear Your Criminal Record?

MAR. 29 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

If you have been convicted of a crime in Minnesota, you may wonder if you can clear your criminal record. A criminal record can make finding employment, housing, and even a loan difficult. Fortunately, Minnesota law allows for the expungement of certain criminal records, which means they are sealed from public view.

What is Expungement and How Does it Work?

Expungement is the legal process of sealing a criminal record from the public view. This means that the

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What Are The Charges For Sex Crimes in Minnesota?

MAR. 29 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

Sex crimes are taken very seriously in Minnesota and can carry harsh penalties. In this blog post, we will explore the different charges for sex crimes in Minnesota, including what they entail and the potential consequences.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is the most common sex crime in Minnesota. It is non-consensual sexual contact or penetration and can get charged as a felony or a gross misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. If the victim is under 13, the

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Is It Possible to Expunge a Juvenile Record in Minnesota?

MAR. 15 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Juvenile Law

In Minnesota, juvenile records can have a long-lasting impact on a young person’s life. Even minor offenses committed as a juvenile can appear on background checks and impact job opportunities, housing, and education. Minnesota law does provide a path to expunge juvenile records under certain circumstances.

Expungement is sealing or destroying records of criminal charges or convictions. When a record gets expunged, it is no longer accessible to the public or most employers, landlords, or educational institutions. Minnesota

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Minnesotans: Don’t Assume the Luck of the Irish Is with You – Plan to Avoid a DWI

MAR. 14 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | St. Patrick's Day

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many Minnesotans will be out celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, this holiday is also associated with a significant increase in drunk driving incidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest holidays on U.S. roads, with drunk driving being a major contributor to fatalities. If you’re planning on celebrating this year, it’s important to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence.

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Increased Accountability for Police Misconduct

What Does a Criminal Lawyer Do?

What is Expungement and How Does it Work?

Sexual Assault

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