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New DWI Bill Passes in Minnesota – What’s Going to Change?

MAY 23 2018

Recently, a bill passed the Minnesota Senate with a vote of 59 to 7 that expands DWI laws for snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. Here are the main areas which will be affected:

Operation of recreational vehicles after a DWI conviction will be prohibited.
The zero-tolerance law for drinking and driving under the age of 21 will be expanded to all vehicles, including recreational vehicles.
The driver’s license revocation will now extend to DWI offenses committed with recreational vehicles.

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Minnesota Credit Card Fraud Charges: How to Fight Back

MAY 14 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Credit Card Fraud | White Collar Crimes

So many people are using credit cards for all their transactions that credit and debit card fraud is becoming more and more common. To combat the rise, law enforcement officials are getting more aggressive with how they go after suspected fraudsters and prosecute them.

If you are facing credit card fraud charges in Minnesota, it is important that you understand what the law says and what potential defenses you can use in this post.

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Which Drugs Have the Harshest Possession Penalties in Minnesota?

MAY 7 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

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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