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What Is the Felony Theft Threshold in Minnesota?

FEB. 10 2023

In Minnesota, like in most other states, theft is a crime that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony-level offense. When determining whether to charge an accused with a misdemeanor or felony offense, prosecutors will consider the value of the items taken and any aggravating factors involved.

In Minnesota, the threshold for a felony-level theft offense is generally more than $500. That doesn’t really tell you the whole story, though. Below, we’re going to help you

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Is It Still Assault with a Deadly Weapon in MN If the Weapon Is Fake?

FEB. 6 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Weapons Charges

Assault with a dangerous weapon (also known as aggravated assault) is a serious crime in Minnesota. The penalties for this charge are severe and can include jail time, fines, and a criminal record that may follow you for years.

But what if the weapon used in the commission of the crime wasn’t so deadly in reality? What if you just created something to look like a dangerous weapon, but it was actually a fake? Can you still face

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Can Police Lie to Get a Drug Crimes Confession in MN?

JAN. 27 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes

When facing drug charges, you may be apprehensive about speaking to the police. After all, you have the right to stay silent. However, sometimes police may say something that leads you to believe that you should tell them what you know – and sometimes that can land you in a lot of legal trouble.

One question many people have about dealing with police is if they are allowed to lie in order to elicit a confession from you. Believe

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Minnesota DWI Crackdown: What To Do Now

JAN. 19 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Some people have a New Year’s to remember – but not for positive reasons. If you were arrested for a DWI in Minnesota over the holiday season, rest assured you are not alone.

Over the holidays, police step up their enforcement of DWIs. There tend to be more people on the roads drinking, and thus more people breaking the law by operating a motor vehicle under the influence and over the legal limit.

Everyone makes mistakes, but

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MN Sex Crimes: How To Beat the Charges

JAN. 16 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes

If you’re facing sex crime charges in Minnesota, you may feel as if they are unbeatable. After all, it seems as if these severe allegations have no room for someone to proclaim their innocence and the deck may feel stacked against you, legally speaking.

However, it couldn’t be further from the truth that sex crime charges are impossible to beat. As a citizen of Minnesota and the United States, you have the right to defend yourself against accusations. In

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Can a Juvenile Record Be Expunged in MN?

JAN. 6 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Juvenile Law

Many adults seek to have their criminal records expunged in Minnesota, but what about juvenile expungements? After all, crimes a person gets convicted of in their youth shouldn’t lead to lost opportunities when they become adults.

There is a process for juveniles to get their records expunged in the state, but it’s a different process than adult expungement. If you or someone you love is looking into getting their juvenile record expunged, then it’s essential to understand how

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How Serious Are MN Assault Charges? It Depends on the Degree

JAN. 1 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

Assault is a crime that people may think they understand, but when they face assault charges in Minnesota quickly realize it is a crime way more complicated than they may have imagined.

Why is assault so complex? Because in Minnesota, there are five distinct degrees of assault. Each is considered a serious offense, but the consequences of each vary quite a bit. The likelihood is that they will all have a significant impact on your life in the years

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