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The Real Costs of Living with a Criminal Record in Minnesota

JUNE 5 2019

Category: Criminal Defense | Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

You committed a crime. You did the time for it. It is also highly likely that you paid a heap in fines, rehabilitation, restitution, or any combination of them depending on your conviction.

What you probably never even thought about were the ongoing negative impacts and costs of having that criminal record. Things which are affecting your ability to reintegrate successfully into Minnesota society.

These are real costs to you and your loved ones, and those costs have

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Can Minnesota Child Abuse Be Charged at the Federal Level?

JUNE 3 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Child Abuse

Want the short answer? Yes. Child abuse cases within this state can be charged at the federal level. In fact, there aren’t very many crimes that can’t be.

The vast majority of crimes can technically be tried at both levels, though thankfully most are only prosecuted at one of those levels. Moreover, often the feds prefer leaving matters in state hands when they can, so if you are accused of child abuse here, you will likely have to

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Don’t Let Your MN Teen Get a DWI This Prom and Graduation Season

MAY 26 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | Teen Drunk Driving | Underage Drinking

It’s probably a safe bet that this prom and graduation season will play out like it does every year – masses of high school seniors gleefully attending parties and afterparties, getting “turned-up” like there’s no tomorrow.

Unfortunately statistics lean point to a good number of Minnesota teens being seemingly more excited about the alcohol-infused celebrations and after-parties than they are about getting their diplomas.

Alcohol and other substances have long been a main attraction during prom and

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How Auto Theft Charges Work in Minnesota

MAY 18 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Auto Theft | Carjacking | Motor Vehicle Tampering | Theft Crimes

If you live in Minneapolis, you’ve probably heard about the recent rise in auto thefts. From March 1 to April 22, over three dozen cars were reported as stolen.

Older Hondas have been targeted in particular, and police in Robbinsdale are clearly on alert, having recently arrested a man who was suspected to be in a stolen car. No charges have been pressed against him, but the case is not closed yet.

Once someone has been found

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Illegal Prescription Drugs: How Minnesota Handles Them

MAY 9 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Prescription Drug Crimes

Drug possession and trafficking crimes can involve the manufacture, transport, sale or distribution, or mere possession of any controlled substance, and penalties are based primarily on two factors: what kind of drug it is, and how much you have.

Although millions of prescriptions are filled daily across the country, above board and according to law, there’s a fine line between when handling prescribed medications is legal and when it’s not. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse

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The 3 Different Types of Arson in Minnesota

MAY 3 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Arson

The Thief River Falls fire seems to have more twists and turns every time it makes headlines. Originally, the story was reported as an arson and a murder, but as more information is revealed, drug crimes and the loss of a young mother have been added to the story as well.

The murder within the arson is going to come with serious consequences if the alleged defendant is found guilty, but the penalties for arson may add decades

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Minnesota’s Human Trafficking Problem and What’s Being Done

APR. 24 2019

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Trafficking

Human trafficking is the second-largest (and fastest growing) criminal industry in the world. Often referred to as modern-day-slavery, human trafficking involves the sale of adults and children for commercial sexual servitude or forced labor.

It is a threat to public safety, public health, and human rights, and occurs around the world, including in communities throughout Minnesota. In fact, Minnesota is the third biggest state for human trafficking in the nation.

In order to address this urgent problem, Minnesota

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