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Need Help with an Overdose? Minnesota Won’t Prosecute You

NOV. 8 2018

Our nation is currently in the grips of an opioid public health crisis, with astronomical increases in drug-related deaths, most of which are due to opiates.

In 2017 alone, 694 Minnesotans perished from opiate overdoses. Sadly, many of these deaths would have been preventable with timely medical intervention. However, people are often reluctant to seek out emergency medical help for an overdose because they’re afraid of being charged with possession or other drug crimes.

They shouldn’t

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How Do Minnesota DWI Penalties Differ If You Have a Child in the Car?

NOV. 5 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Minnesota regardless of the specifics of the situation, but some DWI cases are treated more severely than others. One big aggravating factor is having a child in the car with you when you are arrested for DWI.

Why?

Because driving alone or with other adults isn’t considered as dangerous as driving with a minor who may not be able to recognize when they are in a dangerous situation.

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Do You Know the Difference between MN Sexual Harassment and Assault?

OCT. 25 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sexual Assault | Sexual Harrassment

Both sexual harassment and assault are illegal, and both have severe consequences. However, sexual harassment is a civil offense and has civil consequences, while sexual assault is a criminal offense, and has criminal consequences… as well as potential civil consequences.

Both offenses involve unwanted sexual acts or attention, and sometimes the line between the two can become surprisingly blurry. Below, we review what exactly constitutes each type of offense and the civil and/or criminal consequences you could face,

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Could Your Minnesota Teen Be Charged for Halloween Celebrating?

OCT. 15 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Burglary | Criminal Trespass | Juvenile Law | Robbery | Theft Crimes

Halloween can be harmless fun for your teen. However, if they get involved in the wrong kinds of activities over the holiday, he or she could be arrested.

In this post, we’ll cover the most common activities that get Minnesota teens in trouble with the law. We’ll also tell you what you can do if your teen gets arrested and charged with a juvenile crime.

Common Halloween Activities that Result in Teen Arrests

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What Causes Someone in Minnesota to Get a Criminal Record?

OCT. 12 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Most people understand that someone who is convicted of a crime will then have a criminal record. After all, a conviction is the legal system’s way of saying yes, you did in fact engage in a criminal act. A criminal record is, well, a record of that.

Where it gets confusing for many is when they don’t get convicted.

What if you are charged but found innocent? Or your charges are dropped or dismissed? Or the police

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Minnesota Domestic Violence: Why People Do It

OCT. 4 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Arrests for domestic violence are on the rise in Minnesota, which begs the question: why do people commit acts of domestic violence in the first place?

In this post, we’ll detail common reasons people may be prone to committing acts of domestic violence, and what you can do if you have been accused of committing a crime.

Common Reasons for Domestic Violence in Minnesota

There are psychological reasons for the actions of many who commit

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Charged with Burglary in MN? Strategies to Fight Back

SEP. 25 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes

If you have recently been charged with burglary in Minnesota, you may be able to get your charges reduced or dropped with the right defense strategy and a skilled criminal lawyer by your side.

If you are charged with burglary in Minnesota, you can face serious consequences for a conviction. You could be incarcerated for months or years, be forced to pay high fines, and be subject to lengthy probation sentencing. That’s why it’s important to fight back