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Decriminalized But Still Illegal? Marijuana in MN

OCT. 20 2022

Marijuana laws vary wildly from state to state, but even the rules and laws surrounding marijuana in one state, like Minnesota, can sometimes be confusing.

In Minnesota, edibles infused with less than 5 milligrams of THC and medical marijuana are legal. Recreational marijuana, however, isn’t legal but is, to some extent, decriminalized.

But what does that mean exactly? What is the difference between decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in a state like Minnesota? Read on to find out.

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Can Police Draw Your Blood Without Consent in a MN DUI?

OCT. 14 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Whether or not you realize it, the simple act of driving your vehicle on Minnesota public roads provides consent to be subjected to a urine, breath, or blood test when suspected of driving while intoxicated in the state.

This is known as implied consent in Minnesota. And police have the right to draw your blood if that’s the way you get tested when suspected of a DWI. However, courts often view drawing blood differently than getting a urine sample

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Is It Illegal to Have Sex In a Car in MN?

OCT. 11 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Indecent Exposure | Sex Crimes

In most cases, sex between two grown adults who have both provided consent is private – and it is not considered a criminal act. But, as with most situations in life, context matters.

If you have sex, even consensual sex, in public, it can be considered indecent exposure, a sex crime. And in Minnesota, which has a very broad law covering indecent exposure, your tryst in a car or any other public space can get you into serious

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Facing MN Domestic Assault Charges? Here’s What To Know

SEP. 29 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Minnesota has some of the toughest assault laws in the country, which is why anyone facing charges of domestic assault may find they will have to serve a lengthy term of incarceration and pay a substantial fine if convicted.

While domestic assault in the state has varying degrees that depend on your criminal history and any injury to the victim, it’s a serious situation no matter what degree you get charged with. That’s why it’s vital to understand how

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Date Rape Drugs: What Happens If You Are Caught in MN?

SEP. 21 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

Sometimes, sex is a crime. The legal question is when sex crosses a line between something occurring between two consenting adults into territory that makes it against the law.

In Minnesota, the law says that a person entering into a sexual relationship with another must have the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. A person cannot be coerced or forced into sex or it becomes a crime. They also cannot have drugs administered to them that

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Can You Lose Your License for a MN Labor Day BWI?

SEP. 16 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: BWI/BUI

Summer is officially over, and many will be storing their boats for the winter after enjoying a few months out on the water. However, some people may be packing up for the year for another reason: a charge of boating while intoxicated.

If you received a BWI over the Labor Day weekend, you may wonder what it means for your future – both on and off the water. While the laws surrounding BWIs in Minnesota aren’t complex, these types

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MN Criminal Sexual Conduct: How To Get Your Case Dismissed

SEP. 16 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Conduct

Being charged with criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota can be incredibly scary. No one wants a sex crime accusation hanging over their head, and the consequences are quite serious.

However, it is vital to remember that a charge is not a conviction. Your best chance at beating criminal sexual conduct charges in our state is to ensure you have a lawyer with experience in criminal matters like this by your side.

Here’s what you need to know about

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