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How Domestic Violence Charges in Minnesota Impact Custody Disputes

AUG. 16 2018

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.

The Many

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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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Minnesota Robbery Charges: What You Can Do to Beat Them

JULY 18 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Robbery

A robbery charge in Minnesota is serious business. Even defendants who are convicted on simple robbery charges may be sentenced to up to 10 years behind bars and receive a fine of up to $20,000.

That’s why, if you have been charged with robbery, it is important to start building your defense strategy right away. It is possible to beat a Minnesota robbery charge, but you will need to take the time to learn Minnesota’s laws and reach out

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Can I Legally Refuse to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Minnesota?

JULY 13 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | Field Sobriety Test

When a police officer pulls you over for suspected drunk driving, they will likely ask you step out of the car to perform one or more field sobriety tests. These are intended to test your physical and cognitive function… and give the police officer probable cause to believe you are driving drunk.

They seem simple enough, but field sobriety tests are often not as straightforward as they appear. Studies have shown that these tests are not accurate at

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How Minnesota’s Child Abuse Laws Work

JULY 3 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Child Abuse

Recently, a 6-year-old boy in Fergus Falls, MN tragically died after suffering horrific abuse. Prior to his fatal beating by his caregivers, he had been beaten with a stick or a rod, had hair pulled out of his head, and had been scalded or burnt. Moreover, many of his wounds had been inflicted while he was duct taped to a wall.

A similar case occurred in 2014, when a boy was fatally beaten by his caregivers despite repeated

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