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How Kidnapping Can Aid Charge Stacking in MN

MAR. 3 2020

Law enforcement commonly employs a tactic of “charge stacking,” in order to ensure some (or greater) penalties are ultimately placed on an offender.

Sometimes prosecutors’ strategy is to at least secure a plea deal, and others’ intent is to garner the maximum sentence the law will allow.

Today, we want to look at one crime often used in charge-stacking for indictments ranging from family violence to first-degree murder: kidnapping. Here in Minnesota, it is a charge

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MN Sex Offender Attempts Name Change in Protest

FEB. 24 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

A person’s name is an important part of who they are. Name changes to happen for a lot of reasons – marriages, adoptions, and.. Protests? Well, in the case of one Minnesota man, a protest is exactly what he hoped his name change to be.

What’s In a (Sex Offender’s) Name?

The Minnesota man who attempted to change his name to “Better Off Dead” is a convicted sex offender. He was convicted for several sex

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Face Minnesota Drug Charges in Treatment Court If You Suffer Addiction

FEB. 9 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Anybody can become addicted to drugs, whether it’s opioids, meth, or heroin, and as we all well know, any kind of drug or alcohol addiction can impact your judgment. The real problem arises when these issues result in criminal behavior and unwise decisions.

If you find yourself in such a situation, you might be able to pay your penance and turn your life around without serving years in jail.

In Minnesota, you might have the option to

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Was It a Minnesota Murder – Or Justifiable Homicide?

FEB. 14 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Homicide | Murder

Killing another person is the most serious crime you can commit. The Declaration of Independence says that we have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and “life” comes first for a reason.

However, sometimes killing someone else is considered justified by law. After all, there are dangerous people in the world, and sometimes they attack others.

Defending yourself in those circumstances is only natural. Minnesota law recognizes that and has included the possibility

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Bad Break-up? Think Twice About Burning an Ex’s Old Things in MN

JAN. 30 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Arson

You’ve seen it in a million movies. There’s a bad breakup. One partner storms out of the house, leaving all their stuff behind. The next time that person comes back, there’s a bonfire in the front yard, and their now-ex is throwing the clothes, books, and game consoles they left behind into the flames.

Some media outlets even suggest that this is a healthy way to cope with a breakup. This can lead many people to think

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If You’ve Become a Conscientious Objector, Seek MN Military Defense

JAN. 26 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Law

Pressure on Iran has steadily increased since the United States withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018. It’s taken a much more serious turn recently with the killing of General Soleimani. As the justification for these events continues to unravel, lawmakers have begun shifting in their seats.

Legislators aren’t the only ones, though. Those who’ve volunteered for the American Armed forces and civilians alike are justifiably thinking about the possibility of war with Iran…and whether they

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The Importance of Intent in Minnesota Burglary Cases

JAN. 17 2020

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes

Although we can think of plenty of reasons leading to someone’s arrest in a building where they should not be, there are worlds of difference between trespassing charges and burglary.

Furthermore, criminal case conviction requires being found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If you or a loved one has been charged with burglary, you have the right to defend yourself.

That starts with being aware of the exact legal definition of Minnesota burglary. Your situation may not

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