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

MAR. 22 2018

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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Common Items That Cause Incorrect BAC Readings in MN

FEB. 21 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Are you aware that items other than alcohol can trigger positive breathalyzer tests? It’s possible to be charged with a DWI in Minnesota simply by eating certain foods or exposing yourself to common household items.

In this post, we’ll tell you the types of common substances that can mistakenly show up as alcohol on a breathalyzer test, and how we can help you get your DWI charges reduced or dismissed.

Vanilla Extract

When consumed in

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Why Minnesota Juveniles Engage in Criminal Activities

FEB. 18 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Juvenile Law

Why do Minnesota juveniles commit crimes? Ultimately, the main reason is that they do not yet think like adults. Their brains have not finished developing in important ways that can serve as a check on many of their worst impulses.

However, there are other reasons involved as well. In this post we’ll detail the various factors that can increase chances that a minor may decide to commit a crime.

Broken Family Background

Children from homes that are

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Battling Assault Charges in Minnesota: The Strategies Lawyers Use

FEB. 7 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault

Most people think of assault as physically hurting someone, but in Minnesota, that is only one way to commit the offense – you can also be charged for acting in a way that makes someone afraid that you’re about to hurt them. Of course, those are two very different things. How does Minnesota law account for this? By creating multiple degrees of assault.

There are actually five different degrees of assault in our state, each with unique

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