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MN Mall Fight Ends in 2nd Degree Murder Charges

APR. 19 2021

Category: Murder

Murder is one of the gravest crimes you can commit in Minnesota – and anywhere else in the country, for that matter. Most people easily comprehend that murder is a criminal offense, but many aren’t clear on the degrees of murder and what makes them different.

A news example of contrasting murder charges took place recently in Minneapolis. A man was charged with second-degree murder after an argument in a mall escalated to a fatal shooting. When

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False Alarms Can End in Jail Time and Big Fines in MN

APR. 8 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: False Alarm / Alarm Tampering

An Illinois man was recently arrested for disorderly conduct when he made a bomb threat. Thankfully, the threat was entirely false. He simply made up a story about having a bomb so the police would not come inside his residence.

Now, this man faces up to five years in prison for making up his threat. But that’s in Illinois. What would have happened if he were in Minnesota? Read on to find out.

Threats of Violence in

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Why Do Some Minnesotans Make False Domestic Violence Claims?

APR. 1 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Domestic violence is a serious issue, and the state of Minnesota understands that gravity. While the vast majority of domestic violence claims are true, a small minority are fabricated.

Dealing with a false accusation can be frightening. Make sure to have an experienced attorney on your side; it’s the first step to ensure the protection of your rights.

Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence in Minnesota, why someone would make a false claim, and

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Caught Stealing Cars? MN’s Auto Theft Units Are Educating Drivers

MAR. 26 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Auto Theft

Cars get stolen quite frequently, and Minnesota is no exception. In fact, authorities have been warning residents of the Twin Cities not to leave their cars running and unattended, no matter how brief. Car theft happens in the blink of an eye.

Twin Cities authorities stated that in the first month of 2021, 450 cars were stolen. Of those, three-fourths were left unattended and running – creating an ready opportunity for car thieves.

No matter how easily a

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Things Minnesotans Should Consider Before Turning Themselves In

MAR. 22 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Fraud | Theft Crimes | White Collar Crimes

The mail is so interwoven in daily life that we may not think about it as a window to crimes like mail fraud, a felony in Minnesota. If you commit a crime involving the mail, you can find yourself in some serious legal jeopardy.

Case in point: a financial advisor in Maple Grove is currently being accused of federal mail fraud as part of a scheme to misuse his client’s funds. The U.S. Attorney’s office is alleging that

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75 Percent of Twin Cities Carjackings Committed by Juveniles

MAR. 12 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Carjacking | Juvenile Law

Carjacking isn’t something anyone ever wants to experience, but it’s not an uncommon occurrence. What is surprising, however, is not only how many carjackings are taking place in our area but also who is committing these crimes!

In the Twin Cities, carjackings have increased over last year by a staggering 537 percent, and three-quarters of those crimes were perpetrated by our cities’ juveniles.

This is a grave concern for two reasons. One, carjacking is dangerous for

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Minnesota Car Chase and Kidnapping Ends in Arrest

MAR. 3 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Kidnapping

Kidnapping is a terrifying crime, for the victim and their family. Still, while most people think of kidnapping as something that only happens to kids, it is actually a crime that can be perpetrated against anyone.

In Brooklynn Park recently, it was reported that a man smashed the window out of a woman’s car and forced her out at gunpoint before taking her to his own vehicle and leaving the scene. Police located the suspect and halted his vehicle