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Does a Prescription Matter in a MN DUI Case?

SEP. 12 2021

When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI), alcohol is the first substance that comes to mind. While it is true that alcohol is involved in a lot of Minnesota DWI cases, it’s also important to remember that it’s illegal to drive when under the influence of drugs as well – even drugs with a legitimate prescription.

Controlled substances are divided into schedules according to the Minnesota state law. Drugs that

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When Is Drug Possession a Felony in Minnesota?

SEP. 8 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes

If you’re facing drug possession charges in our state, then you’re facing penalties that can change the course of your life forever. In fact, the charges and penalties for drug possession here in Minnesota are quite harsh, so even small amounts of controlled substances can put you in serious legal jeopardy and have you facing serious penalties such as lengthy prison sentences or stiff fines.

In Minnesota, possession of drugs in most cases is a felony offense. Here’s

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Can You Be Pardoned For Minnesota Sex Crimes?

AUG. 25 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Pardons | Sex Crimes

For those who have been convicted of crimes, there’s always the possibility to find relief by petitioning the Minnesota Pardon Board for a pardon. Doing so requires you to apply for a pardon. There are eligibility requirements that must be met in order to have hope that you’ll receive one.

Many people wonder if serious offenses, such as sex crimes, can be pardoned in Minnesota.

The truth is that, while any crime can technically be pardoned

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Domestic Abuse in Minnesota: What You Should Know

AUG. 20 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse is a common issue across the United States, which is why every single state has laws against domestic abuse and domestic violence.

In memory of those who have been taken too soon due to domestic abuse, you can find fundraisers happening across the state that aim to bring attention to this issue. One such event is called Bags for Nat, a memorial fundraiser for a woman who was murdered by her live-in boyfriend after enduring

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How Much Trouble Do You Really Get In For Your First Minnesota DWI?

AUG. 14 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Minnesota is not at the top of anyone’s to-do list. However, for a variety of reasons, it happens. It can feel quite overwhelming when it does – especially if it’s your first time having a run-in with law enforcement.

Many people who are charged for the first time with a DWI in Minnesota are very nervous about what comes next for them as a result. Will they go to jail?

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Minnesota Drug Crimes: Planning Can Send You To Jail

AUG. 14 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Sometimes, planning a crime is just as bad in the eyes of the law as committing it, as one Minnesota woman recently found out.

A Minnesota woman was sentenced to seven years behind bars for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the state. The court states that she planned with others to distribute the drug. She pleaded guilty in the face of the evidence against her.

Drug crimes are taken very seriously in Minnesota, as evidenced by the

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Sexual Assault Now Has No Statute of Limitations in Minnesota

AUG. 6 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

In Minnesota, sexual assault is against the law. However, the law previously limited the period of time after the crime was committed in which person could be prosecuted for sexual assault – but a new law now changes all that.

In the past, a Minnesota resident only had nine years from the time of action to file a case in court. One exception: if the victim was a child at the time of the assault, it could be filed

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