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Minnesota Domestic Violence: Why People Do It

OCT. 4 2018

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

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Can School Fights Lead to MN Assault Charges? Absolutely

SEP. 19 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

Whether you went to a public school or a private school, you were probably witness to some roughhousing on the playground back in the day.

Well, incidents of fighting at school have not gone away. In fact, last year a handful of teenagers were actually arrested as fights broke out in schools across the state.

What are fights like these days?

The staff at Southwest High School in Minneapolis know the threat of school fighting and

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No More Boats, ATVs, Snowmobiles for Minnesotans Convicted of DWI

SEP. 13 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Getting a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction in Minnesota is life-changing in many ways. Often, people who are convicted of DWI are surprised to learn that the administrative penalties are frequently further-reaching than the criminal ones. These penalties place restrictions on your everyday life, and typically create a significant financial burden.

One of the most restrictive administrative penalties for a Minnesota DWI is license suspension. In most cases, your driver’s license will be suspended for a certain amount of

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Understanding Common Types of Healthcare Fraud in Minnesota

SEP. 7 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Fraud | Healthcare Fraud

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

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

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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