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Tips to Prevent MN Porch Piracy This Season

DEC. 20 2022

It is the season for many things, including having many packages delivered to your doorstep. While ordering items online is convenient, one thing that isn’t very convenient is having those packages stolen right off your porch – something often referred to as porch piracy.

Porch piracy is tempting to many, but there are many reasons to refrain from taking packages from people’s front steps. There is a large amount of legal trouble you can face for a crime that

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How Long Does MN Police Have to File Drug Charges?

DEC. 15 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

In Minnesota, the police can’t take all the time they want to file drug charges against you most of the time. Statute of limitations exists to protect the rights of individuals. Minnesota police must abide by the law and respect the rights of citizens. If they wait too long to file charges, time will run out to initiate legal proceedings against someone.

Drug charges are a complex topic in the state, so it’s a good idea to have an

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How to Avoid a MN DUI This Holiday Season

DEC. 1 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

The holidays are a time of celebration. But some people take the merriment of being together with friends and family a little too far – and it can lead to a driving while impaired charge in Minnesota.

The best way to beat a DWI in the state is to keep it from ever happening. Here is how the state defines driving while impaired and some tips to help you avoid a charge this holiday season.

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Are You Required to Give DNA in a Minnesota Sex Crime Case?

DEC. 1 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes

Breakthroughs in DNA technology have helped solve some of the biggest crimes of this century. While it’s been a great tool in cold cases, DNA evidence in a sex crime case can significantly impact its outcome.

If you are facing accusations of a sex crime, it’s necessary to understand your rights when it comes to collecting DNA. You have the right to know your options in defending yourself in a case where DNA evidence weighs heavily against

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Why Might Your Expungement Be Denied in MN?

NOV. 23 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

In some circumstances, people make poor decisions. Sometimes, those poor decisions result in consequences that can follow them around for years in the form of a criminal record.

Luckily, the state of Minnesota provides a way for people to be free of those mistakes through a process called expungement. However, there are specific rules for expungement, and only certain people are eligible. Furthermore, some people may think they have a case that meets every threshold but still find

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Assault in MN: Is It Simple or Aggravated?

NOV. 15 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Aggravated Assault | Assault | Simple Assault

You may think that assault is assault, but that’s not the case under Minnesota law. There are different types of assault you can get charged with, each with unique penalties.

Simple assault and aggravated assault are two very different things. If you’re facing charges for either of these, it’s a good idea to understand the basics of assault charges in Minnesota and what can happen if convicted of a particular type of assault. Read on to find out

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Can a MN Theft Charge Ruin Your Life?

NOV. 3 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Theft Crimes

Everyone makes mistakes in life, and no one is perfect. It just so happens that sometimes people’s mistakes result in committing a crime for which they are arrested – crimes like theft.

Theft charges in Minnesota can greatly impact your life, but they don’t have to ruin it. It’s important to understand, however, the ways in which a theft charge and conviction can change your life, not just in the short term but in the long term, as