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What Are Aggravating Factors in MN Drug Crimes?

JUNE 7 2022

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

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Can You Be Arrested for MN Drug Possession without Possession?

MAY 13 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Constructive Possession | Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

In Minnesota, drug crimes are taken very seriously. But the laws surrounding drug crimes are not as simple as you may think.

A good example of how complex drug crimes can be: The idea of “constructive drug possession.” This is virtually possession without actual possession. Police can reasonably assume that you are in possession of a drug even if it’s not on your person, so you may be charged with drug possession – and all the consequences that go

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What Makes a MN DUI a Felony?

APR. 30 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety states that drivers who operate vehicles while under the influence of alcohol, with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher, are breaking the law.

However, in Minnesota, DUIs, also known as DWIs, isn’t so black and white. The penalties faced by those who break the law can vary. It mostly depends on whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony DWI in the state.

What is the difference

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Child Pornography or Teen Sexting: What’s the Difference?

APR. 27 2022

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Child Porn | Sex Crimes | Sexting

The technology at people’s fingertips today helps us stay more connected than ever. You can communicate with friends in a different city, state, or even far-off country easily.

However, there are pitfalls to this convenience, specifically when it comes to transmitting images so easily. Teenagers are particularly adept at this technology. They like to share pictures and other information with friends – including their boyfriends and girlfriends.

Sometimes, this can land them on the wrong side of

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