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Which Drugs Have the Harshest Possession Penalties in Minnesota?

MAY 7 2018

Drug crimes are some of the most commonly charged offenses in our state. In fact, the majority of inmates in both state and federal Minnesota prisons are serving sentences for drug-related offenses.

Our state penalizes drug possession by the type and amount of controlled substance(s) the defendant is alleged to be in possession of. In general, drugs with the highest potential for abuse and adverse effects (for example, heroin) are most harshly penalized.

Although drug crimes are

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What Might Removing MN’s Statute of Limitations for Sex Offenses Mean?

MAY 2 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes

A potential change is coming to Minnesota that would remove the statute of limitations for some sex offenses in our state. This change would allow people to report incidents decades after they occurred.

What is it specifically?

Last month, Minnesota lawmakers considered a bill that would allow victims to report felony sex crimes with no matter when they occurred. The bill is called H3434, and it has one sponsor and 22 cosponsors in the House. The

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Background Check Tools for Minnesotans Who May Need Expungement

APR. 26 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Are you curious about what is on your public records?

You can perform a background check on yourself with easy steps we’ll list in this post. If a criminal record shows up, we’ll tell you what to do to see if you’re eligible for expungement.

Much of your personal information is listed online, and accessing it is free in many cases. You can do your own research first before applying for a job, which can ease your mind. If

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How Military Criminal Law Works in Minnesota

APR. 19 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Law

As a member of the armed forces, you have increased responsibilities as you serve your country. These responsibilities include obeying the body of laws and rules outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UMCJ). This code criminalizes offenses that would not result in criminal charges for civilians, such as insubordination or fraternization. In addition, if you commit a regular criminal offense, you can be tried in either civilian or military court.

As a general rule, you

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Minnesota Has Lots of Proposed Gun Control Bills – Will They Pass?

APR. 13 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Gun Crimes | Gun Rights | Weapons Charges

The Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in February tragically killed 17 people and was highly publicized, receiving worldwide media coverage. Gun control is a long-standing debate in the US, and the shooting added fuel to an already-raging fire.

In fact, media outlets describe the shooting and resulting March for Our Lives protests as a tipping-point for gun control legislation. Multiple bills have been introduced federally, and many state legislatures are also considering gun control bills.

Minnesota is

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Acts of Theft Covered by Minnesota Law

APR. 6 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Theft Crimes

Traditionally, residents of Ely, Minnesota have tapped the city maple trees to harvest syrup for themselves and for friends. Recently, however, a team of out-of-towners have been tapping the trees without permission – allegedly for commercial gain – and some residents are fed up.

How fed up?

So much so that they wanted the city council to impose a $2,000 fee for out-of-town tappers.

The council did not approve that proposal, and police have decided not to press

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Fight Your MN St. Patrick’s Day DWI with These Strategies

MAR. 29 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

St. Patrick’s Day is known for its green beer, Irish food, and good times. Unfortunately, it’s also a popular day for DWI arrests.

Why?

Consider these quick facts on why St. Patrick’s Day DWI arrests are so common:

Patrick’s Day ranks fourth among the most popular drinking days in a calendar year
13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick’s Day
5% more beer is sold on St. Patrick’s Day as compared to an