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MN Arson Is One Thing, Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Is Another

FEB. 7 2021

Category: Arson

Virtually from the time that man discovered fire, it has been wielded as a weapon. Likely for that very reason, there are long-ago established laws for setting them inappropriately that carry severe penalties, even today.

Moreover, even planning to commit arson can land you in hot water. Three Minnesota men found out the hard way last August. They were accused of arson in fires set at Target corporate headquarters in Minneapolis.

It happened during a period of

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Bipartisan Veteran Diversion Program Stalled Again

JAN. 29 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Uncategorized | Veteran’s Restorative Justice Act

The military plays a huge role in the country, protecting its borders as well as American interests overseas. In this all-volunteer military, sometimes traumatic events experienced during active duty can result in serious problems at home and veterans find themselves behind bars.

To help combat this issue, the Minnesota legislature has been attempting to pass the Veteran’s Restorative Justice Act.

Unfortunately, as of late 2020, the bill has yet to be passed in the Minnesota House due to

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Is Burglarizing an MN Home Worth 10 Years and $20k to You?

JAN. 23 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Burglary

Burglary in Minnesota is a serious crime. There are some circumstances that can drive the already steep penalties for burglary higher, as one Minnesota man recently found out.

A Worthington man was recently arrested for burglary – having been previously arrested for two other home burglaries in June of last year.

This means he can face some serious penalties under the Minnesota law for second-degree burglary – up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $20,000,

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A Minnesota Detox Hold Isn’t Just a Night in Jail

JAN. 15 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Detox Hold

In Minnesota, when you interact with police and they suspect you to be a danger to yourself or others around you due to drugs or alcohol, then you can be placed in a detox hold. It’s not simply just one night in jail to “sleep it off,” but a serious situation for all involved.

Here’s what you need to know about detox holds in Minnesota, how long they last, and most importantly, how you can get out of one.

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MN Motor Fuel Theft: More Than Just a Criminal Matter

JAN. 7 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Motor Fuel Theft | Theft Crimes

In this day and age, with most gas stations requiring to prepay or pay with a credit card at the pump, you may assume that motor fuel theft simply doesn’t have the opportunity to happen. However, that is not the case.

New Hope, Minnesota reported over 60 gas drive-offs in one year from local gas stations. Under Minnesota state law, a person can be charged criminally for gas drive-offs, but the New Hope Police Department decided civil

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Worried About Your Unruly MN Teen? You’re Not the Only One

JAN. 7 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Juvenile Law | Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Underage Drinking

Teenagers are famous for being impulsive and making decisions that… may not be so great. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the statistics surrounding juvenile crime in Minnesota.

According to the Minneapolis police, there has recently been a fairly sharp increase in crimes — including juvenile crime — in the Twin Cities. In places outside of Minneapolis, there’s been an increase in juvenile crime too – up 17 percent over last year in Hennepin County and

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Former Contractor Defrauds MN for Nearly $1 Million in COVID Relief

JAN. 7 2021

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: COVID-19/Coronavirus | False Claims Act | Fraud

Defrauding the government is no laughing matter. In fact, it’s a serious crime with serious consequences, as one Minnesota man recently learned.

A Minnesota man who owns a lawn care service was indicted for allegedly obtaining over $800,000 in COVID-19 relief funds fraudulently from the Paycheck Protection Program.

He submitted an application for the program even though his business was no longer licensed or even doing business. He also filed the claim under the name of another

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