Minnesota Criminal Defense Blog | Keyser Law, P.A.

KEYSER LAW BLOG

How Can You Be Charged with Minnesota Disorderly Conduct?

SEP. 21 2017

Under Minnesota law, several situations are considered disorderly conduct. Here are the definitions and explanations of how you can be charged with disorderly conduct in Minnesota.

Minnesota Disorderly Conduct: Common Types and Legal Definition

To start, let’s look at the most common types of Minnesota disorderly conduct:

Disturbing a meeting or assembly in an unlawful manner
Fighting or brawling
Using obscene, offensive, or abusive language
Acting with obscene, offensive, abusive, noisy, or boisterous conduct

Tweet2

Buffer

Caught Looting in Minnesota? You Could Face Burglary Charges

SEP. 28 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Burglary

In times of devastation and disaster, many people resort to desperation and find themselves in a precarious situation.

Category 4 Hurricane Harvey ripped through Southeast Texas and part of Louisiana dumping 27 trillion gallons of water. At least 35 people were killed, and numerous others evacuated and were unable to get back to their homes. Or they stayed put, stranded amongst rising floodwater.

In Houston, supplies were in short demand. People had already cleared grocery store shelves of

Tweet3

Buffer

Can You Get a DWI for Riding a Lawnmower Drunk in Minnesota?

SEP. 7 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: BWI/BUI | DWI/DUI

Simple answer: yes, you can get charged with a DWI for riding a lawnmower drunk here. In fact, if you are operating any motor vehicle while intoxicated, this charge can apply, and the term “motor vehicle” is likely broader than you realize.

Let’s go back to the lawnmower for a second, though, because it’s something that actually happened recently. A Mankato resident was allegedly driving his lawnmower when he was arrested on a DWI charge.

A police officer

Tweet3

Buffer

Accused of Theft in Minnesota? Potential Defenses You Can Use

SEP. 4 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Theft Crimes

Theft crimes in Minnesota encompass a broad variety and extent of offenses, ranging from shoplifting petty merchandise to stealing cars or embezzling millions of dollars in corporate funds. The severity of sentencing depends upon the crime, but theft convictions leave a permanent criminal record that can compromise employment, housing, licensing, loans, and more.

If you have been accused of a theft crime, it is imperative that you seek skilled legal representation as early as possible in order to

Tweet2

Buffer

With More Drug-Sniffing Dogs in Minnesota, Know Your Rights

AUG. 25 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Drug addiction in the United States is being called an epidemic, and a number of states – including our own – are trying to fight that epidemic any way they can.

To that end, the Minnesota State Patrol is adding three new K-9s to sniff out drugs on potential suspects. The new dogs – one German shorthair and two Belgian Malinois –have just finished their 10-week training program and will now join their handlers for another five weeks

Tweet1

Buffer

FAQs about Expunging Your Minnesota Criminal Record

AUG. 15 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

A criminal record can destroy your life. It can negatively affect your professional and educational opportunities as well as your housing prospects.

So what can you do if you don’t want your criminal history to hold you back?

Here in Minnesota, depending on the circumstances of your conviction, you might be able to get your criminal record expunged. Expungement is the legal process of asking the court to seal your criminal record.

While an expungement does

Buffer

How Minnesota Prosecutors Get Sexual Assault Convictions

AUG. 10 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

In our country, sexual assault and rape are taken seriously. Not only can a conviction put you behind bars, but it can also affect everything else in your personal and professional life.

Here in Minnesota, we refer to sexual assault and rape as criminal sexual conduct, with five different degree classifications. If you’ve been charged with any degree of criminal sexual conduct, it’s important to understand your charges and penalties so you can then understand what prosecutors

Tweet2

Buffer