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

MAR. 29 2023

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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What Makes a MN Domestic Violence Charge a Felony?

MAR. 10 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a severe issue in Minnesota, and the state takes a tough stance on such offenses. Domestic violence charges can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of the offense.

In this blog post, we will explore what makes a Minnesota domestic violence charge a felony.

Under Minnesota law, domestic violence is defined as any physical harm or threat of physical harm committed against a family or household member. This

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What You Should Know about Being Charged with Minnesota Robbery

FEB. 24 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Robbery

Recently, robbery has been in the news quite a bit.

A man was drugged and robbed at gunpoint in Minneapolis. Another was held up at AV Tobacco in Apple Valley. Why do these stories matter? Because when a particular crime starts to feel like it is exploding across our state, law enforcement officials tend to treat those charged with it more harshly as a way of showing the public that they’re fighting the surge.

This is bad

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Your Guide to Military Criminal Law in Minnesota

FEB. 16 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Criminal Law

What exactly is military criminal law? It refers to a set of legal provisions and regulations that govern the behavior of members of the U.S. military. That’s right – the military has its own set of laws and regulations separate from the criminal laws of the civilian population.

In Minnesota, military criminal law is governed by federal law, which applies to all military members, regardless of their branch of service or location. This guide is meant to provide

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