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Police Scrutinized after Controversial Disorderly Conduct Arrest

NOV. 14 2016

The citizens of Minnesota are well aware of the issue of police brutality throughout America, and how viral videos have been able to show any questionable aggression and practices by a number of officers. It seems like there are new videos coming out every month.

In October, one surfaced that showed a black man being grabbed by police and later arrested in Edina for simply walking in the street. The recording has been viewed over 750,000 times, and has

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Murder vs. Manslaughter: Different Homicide Charges in Minnesota

NOV. 7 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

When someone is murdered, it may seem like the accused is doomed.

But maybe the murder wasn’t intentional, or was a “crime of passion” (which is not just a term used in the movies!). For this reason, Minnesota has different charges and penalties for homicide. If you are accused of homicide, you may face the following charges:

First Degree Murder. This is the most severe crime in Minnesota’s criminal justice system. The most common distinction between first

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7 Ways to Prevent DUI Charges and Convictions in Minnesota

OCT. 31 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Even though the Vikings have had a pretty great season so far, their first loss to the Eagles occurred following a disappointing team scandal. George Edwards, the team’s defensive coordinator, had been arrested on DWI back in May. But the story wasn’t released until the team’s bye week, accompanying the story of practice squad guard Isame Faciane’s release from the team after a similar charge.

The story caused some unrest and debate about how DWI charges should be treated,

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What Are the Penalties for Domestic Assault in Minnesota?

OCT. 25 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

When an assault is committed against a family member, roommate, or significant other, it becomes a separate crime: domestic assault.

These types of assaults have a specific focus because they have different effects than a crime committed between strangers. Victims of domestic violence must often endure lasting psychological consequences as a result of the violence, and the violent acts themselves may continue over a longer period of time since they are usually committed in private.

In our state,

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Misdemeanor vs. Felony Theft: What’s the Difference?

OCT. 17 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Felonies | Misdemeanors | Theft Crimes

You probably know that misdemeanors are less serious than felonies. And that (not surprisingly) felonies tend to come with more severe penalties. So it would stand to reason that there would be a pretty big difference in what someone does to get charged with a misdemeanor versus a felony.

In most cases this is true – but not always. Many crimes can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony offense, and for some crimes the line between

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How Prostitution Penalties are Decided – and How to Fight Back

OCT. 12 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Uncategorized

So you’ve been charged with prostitution or solicitation charges in Minnesota. What do you do to create the best defense?

In a previous blog post, we laid out the basic charges and penalties for soliciting a prostitute in Minnesota. If you want to better understand what you are facing, checking it out may clear a few things up for you.

But what about when your specific circumstances lead to you facing additional penalties? How does that impact

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Criminal Defense Step One: Know Your Rights When Talking to Cops

OCT. 3 2016

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense

There is no denying the current tension between citizens and members of law enforcement, especially in our state. After the shooting of Philando Castile and the subsequent protests, many citizens have begun to ask about their rights while speaking with law enforcement officers so that they know what they are required to say and do and how to protect themselves legally.

To help, we created this handy guide. Below, you can read about your rights when you are in

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