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Understanding Common Types of Healthcare Fraud in Minnesota

SEP. 7 2018

Healthcare fraud is a common occurrence in Minnesota and can take many different forms. In this post, we’ll detail the most common types of healthcare fraud and let you know how to get help if you have been accused of committing a crime.

Common Ways Minnesotans Commit Healthcare Fraud

The list of healthcare crimes is lengthy and diverse, because a complicated system leaves room for many loopholes. Here are the typical reasons someone can be charged with

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How the Type of Drug Impacts Your Charge in Minnesota

AUG. 30 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

If you are facing drug charges in Minnesota, the type and amount of the drug you are accused of possessing will drastically affect the sentencing.

Here, we’re going to explain the degrees of drug crimes and their penalties, and how contacting an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help.

Controlled substances in our state are divided into five different groups, or schedules, with different penalties depending on the type of drug in question. Here is a breakdown

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Why You Want a MN Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist on Your Side

AUG. 23 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Law Specialist

The Minnesota criminal justice system is increasingly tough on all levels of crime. Even relatively minor offenses such as shoplifting, drunk driving, assault or obstruction of justice can result in serious jail time, hefty fines and a criminal record that will come back to haunt you for a lifetime.

Crime rates are higher in big Minnesota cities such as Minneapolis, where violent crimes are currently on the rise. In the city’s efforts to combat crime, local law enforcement

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How Domestic Violence Charges in Minnesota Impact Custody Disputes

AUG. 16 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

When we talk about penalties for criminal convictions, we often focus on the immediate penalties. Jail time. Fines. Probation. Offenders may serve their penalties quickly after their sentencing, but the impact of their convictions do not end once these sentences are complete. Criminal convictions may impact your life for years to come.

Let’s zoom in on domestic violence crimes as an example. Domestic violence convictions have a variety of immediate penalties, including treatment programs, possible jail time, and

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What Crimes Land You on the Minnesota Sex Offender Registry?

AUG. 8 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

One of the most severe consequences of a sex crime conviction remains long after your prison sentence is complete: the requirement to register as a sex offender.

Sex offender registration is associated with a very negative stigma, and it may result in the mistrust or even loss of your friends, family, and neighbors. Sex offender registration also restricts your privacy, housing prospects, employment opportunities, and more.

Regardless of the relative severity of your offense, if you are

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Everything Minnesotans Need to Know If Accused of Theft at Work

AUG. 1 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Employee Theft | Theft Crimes

When you hear the term “employee theft,” you probably think of retail workers using their position to shoplift expensive items or pocketing money from the cash register. These, however, are only two types of employee theft covered by the laws of Minnesota.

Below, we’ll cover different ways someone can be charged with employee theft in our state, what rights you have if accused, and what steps you should take if you find yourself in this position.

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Why You Should Work with a MN Lawyer to Seal Your Criminal Record

JULY 27 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

If you have ever had a run-in with the law, you are more than familiar with the criminal penalties you may face for your charges. However, one of the most severe consequences of legal trouble isn’t even mentioned at sentencing: having a criminal record.

Arrest records, court proceedings, and sentencing are all maintained in public databases, meaning that any form of legal trouble can and will show up on a background check – even if you were not

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