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Sex Crime Charge in Minnesota? Defense Strategies That Can Help

FEB. 2 2018

Many different acts are considered sex crimes in Minnesota, but you wouldn’t know that from our laws.

While most states have a variety of uniquely named criminal sexual statutes on the books – sexual assault, sexual battery, and so on – our state uses the umbrella term “criminal sexual conduct” for most illegal sexual acts. There are exceptions, such as prostitution, but most violations fall under one of the five degrees of criminal sexual conduct defined

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Could Medical Marijuana in Minnesota be Impacted by Change in Federal Law?

JAN. 25 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

You may have heard that the federal government has recently changed its policy toward marijuana use at the state level, decided to leave their “hands-off” approach behind and start enforcing the laws more strictly.

Much has been said about how this could impact those states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, but could other states be affected as well? Here in Minnesota, there are worries that medicinal marijuana could come under fire.

Rep. Tim Walz says that

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What to Expect from Your Minnesota DWI Case

JAN. 12 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

The Christmas/New Year’s season is one of the most common times for drunk driving, and law enforcement keeps close watch for intoxicated drivers, in many cases increasing patrols drastically.

This means that although most of us are getting back to business as usual after the holidays, many Minnesotans are currently facing new DWI charges. If you are one of them, it is important to know what to expect from the trial process, as well as what criminal

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Did A Drunk Minneapolis Man Really Punch His Baby on NYE?

JAN. 18 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Child Abuse

A Minneapolis-area man allegedly became violent this NYE after overindulging in alcohol and becoming intoxicated. According to reports, he punched both his girlfriend and his baby, and now faces charges of assault and child endangerment.

His girlfriend says that 29-year-old Viktor Eduardovich Kostriskiy became drunk and dropped the couple’s 15-month-old son. Alarmed, she asked to take the baby, which Kostriskiy allegedly refused before punching the girlfriend.

She was ultimately able to get the baby from him, but Kostriskiy

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Which Crimes Can Be Sealed under Minnesota Law?

JAN. 4 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

If you want to get your criminal record sealed in Minnesota, you need to understand which crimes are eligible and how the process works. In this post, we’ll provide you an overview of what you need to know.

Sealing Your Criminal Records According to Minnesota Law

Sealing, or expunging, your record can keep your criminal record out of sight when you apply for a job or rent a home or apartment. Under certain circumstances, your record will be

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Is It Legal for Minnesota Police to Search You for Drugs?

JAN. 4 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Search and Seizure | Weapons Charges

Do you know your rights when it comes to a police search?

In one recent case, three Minnesotans were arrested for possession of over 16 grams of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia. Employees of the Comfort Inn and Suites in the Town of Brockway called police to report suspicious activity in the lobby. Officers conducted a traffic stop and learned that one of the three passengers had an extradition warrant. They then found the drugs and paraphernalia

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Is There a Difference between Assault and Battery in Minnesota?

JAN. 4 2018

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Assault | Domestic Assault

Many states have distinct charges for both assault and battery. The definitions vary from state to state, but generally speaking one charge involves the threat of violence (usually, but not always, assault), and one charge involves actual physical violence occurring (usually, but not always, battery).

In Minnesota, there is no such clear distinction between these two acts. If you threaten someone, it’s assault. If you physically harm them, that’s also assault.

However, there are quite a few

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