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What Makes a MN Domestic Violence Charge a Felony?

MAR. 10 2023

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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What Is the Felony Theft Threshold in Minnesota?

FEB. 10 2023

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Theft Crimes

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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