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

SEP. 7 2017

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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8 Reasons Minnesota Breath Test Results Can Be Wrong

JULY 27 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Breath Test/Breathalyzer | DWI/DUI

If you blow higher than a .08 in Minnesota, you will be charged with a DWI. It’s as simple as that. Because the law says that driving with a BAC of .08 or higher is illegal.

With so much importance riding on a single number and a single test, though, it begs an important question: just how accurate are breathalyzers and breathalyzer tests? For better or worse, that depends on many different factors.

Why You Should Call the

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Will New Domestic Violence Bill Take Guns From More Minnesotans?

AUG. 5 2017

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence | Weapons Charges

A domestic violence conviction can affect both your professional and personal life, but did you know it could also affect your gun rights?

United States Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan and Congressman Dan Donovan of New York recently introduced bipartisan legislation in the House – the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act – “that protects survivors of dating violence and stalking by closing loopholes that allow abusers and stalkers access to guns.”

Senator Amy Klobuchar from our

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