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

APR. 13 2018

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

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With MN Drug Crackdown in Full Swing, Know How to Fight Charges

MAR. 22 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Minnesota law enforcement is working hard to crack down on drug trafficking. In Duluth, a dozen defendants were recently indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. An additional 17 defendants face state felony drug trafficking charges, and up to 40 total arrests are expected in a massive heroin ring bust.

The defendants are accused of working in a supply loop between Chicago, the Twin Cities, and Duluth, and Superior, Wis. Several federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies worked together

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Domestic Violence Offenders in MN with Guns Should Watch Out

MAR. 15 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence | Gun Crimes

Domestic violence laws in Minnesota outlaw those convicted from possessing firearms. Until now, enforcement of this part of the law has been extremely lenient. However, recent stories have surfaced about this law’s abuse, which means officials will be on the watch for those who are in violation. If you have a gun and a domestic violence conviction, you could be in big trouble. Here’s what’s been happening.

Stories Noting Possession Prohibition Abuse Gain Traction

A recent investigation

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Rash of Robberies Across Minnesota: What Penalties Do Suspects Face?

MAR. 8 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Robbery

A recent rash of Minnesota robberies could result in various charges and penalties for the alleged offenders. In this post, we’ll look at these recent incidents, then discuss Minnesota charges and penalties for robbery.

Recent Robbery Cases in Minnesota

On Feb. 15, three people were robbed in St. Cloud at gunpoint. One woman and two men were robbed by two male suspects. One suspect displayed a handgun. As part of the incident, an assault occurred that

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Reasons Arson Occurs in Minnesota

MAR. 1 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Arson

Arson occurs for various reasons in Minnesota, and in this post we’re going to cover several of the most common ones. We’ll also detail the penalties and what you can do to fight your charges.

Why Minnesotans Start Fires

Young people are the most frequent offenders for arson, with most offenders being between 10 and 25 years old. Knowing that, many of the stated reasons behind arson listed below start to make a bit more sense,

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