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Can You Refuse a Chemical Test for a MN DUI?

JUNE 20 2022

Most people recognize that, when they are accused of a crime, they have rights. It’s the specific rights that may not be so clear.

For example, if you are pulled over and suspected of driving while intoxicated in Minnesota, do you have the right to refuse a chemical test to confirm whether or not you are intoxicated?

While one of the most enduring rights Americans have is the right to not incriminate themselves, that does not carry

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What Is Consent to Sexual Conduct in MN?

JUNE 20 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes

Consent is an issue you may hear a lot about, but it’s an important concept and one central to the law in the state of Minnesota.

Consent has to be given before sexual conduct occurs, or it could be a criminal offense. There are issues with consent surrounding age, mental capacity, and even authority, but the central question of all of it is: Did a person consent to the act? Or were they legally capable of giving their

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The 5 Degrees of Assault in MN Domestic Violence

JUNE 7 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Domestic Violence

In Minnesota, domestic violence charges are usually charged as assault. This may be confusing to some people, but the law is set up in such a way as to make sure the punishment fits the crime.

That’s why there are five separate charges of assault in Minnesota. The law understands that not all domestic violence cases are physically violent – they can be verbal as well. Putting anyone in your family in danger through certain behaviors can end

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What Are Aggravating Factors in MN Drug Crimes?

JUNE 7 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Mischief | Drug Crimes

There are some states that have seen decriminalization of certain drug crimes, but Minnesota is not one of those states. If you are charged with a drug crime, such as drug possession, in the state, then you may be facing some hefty penalties.

As if possession of a controlled substance isn’t serious enough, there are also aggravating factors to consider which can take your case from bad to worse. It’s vital to understand these aggravating factors if you’re facing

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Crackdown on MN Carjackings and Other Violent Crimes

MAY 25 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Carjacking

In Minnesota, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has identified carjacking as an issue that they want to focus in the category of violent crimes, along with shootings, which seem to be plaguing Minnesota streets.

According to the office, the numbers of carjackings that have taken place so far in Minnesota in 2022 are unacceptable, leading to an erosion of safety in the community as a whole.

Many people don’t realize that carjacking is a federal crime. When you engage

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What Sexual Relationships are Illegal in Minnesota?

MAY 30 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes

The teenage years are a confusing time. Teens have adult bodies, but they don’t have adult minds, which is why consent laws exist in Minnesota and all across the USA.

Being in a relationship, particularly a sexual relationship, with someone younger than the age of consent in Minnesota is a crime. Ergo, there are many types of sexual relationships that are simply illegal in the state – and that’s something everyone needs to be aware of.

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The Role of Psychology in MN Domestic Violence

MAY 13 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a crime taken very seriously by the state of Minnesota, but it’s also a crime that doesn’t make big, splashy headlines in the news. Well, most of the time, anyway.

A popular actor and his almost-as-popular ex-wife are in the news as they recount their relationship in an anti-defamation trial in Virginia. Both sides have testified to domestic violence playing a role in their relationship, with an expert testifying that the wife has two psychological disorders